Definition of scum

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Scum (v. t.) To take the scum from; to clear off the impure matter from the surface of; to skim.

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Scummy :: Scummy (a.) Covered with scum; of the nature of scum.
Cremor :: Cremor (n.) Cream; a substance resembling cream; yeast; scum.
Mantle :: Mantle (v. i.) To spread over the surface as a covering; to overspread; as, the scum mantled on the pool..
Scummed :: Scummed (imp. & p. p.) of Scu.
Scumble :: Scumble (v. t.) To cover lighty, as a painting, or a drawing, with a thin wash of opaque color, or with color-crayon dust rubbed on with the stump, or to make any similar additions to the work, so as to produce a softened effect..
Skrim :: Skrim (n.) Scum; refuse.
Mistletoe :: Mistletoe (n.) A parasitic evergreen plant of Europe (Viscum album), bearing a glutinous fruit. When found upon the oak, where it is rare, it was an object of superstitious regard among the Druids. A bird lime is prepared from its fruit..
Scum :: Scum (v. i.) To form a scum; to become covered with scum. Also used figuratively.
Scummer :: Scummer (n.) Excrement; scumber.
Scumbling :: Scumbling (n.) A mode of obtaining a softened effect, in painting and drawing, by the application of a thin layer of opaque color to the surface of a painting, or part of the surface, which is too bright in color, or which requires harmonizing..
Rum :: Rum (n.) A kind of intoxicating liquor distilled from cane juice, or from the scummings of the boiled juice, or from treacle or molasses, or from the lees of former distillations. Also, sometimes used colloquially as a generic or a collective name for intoxicating liquor..
Discumbency :: Discumbency (n.) The act of reclining at table according to the manner of the ancients at their meals.
Scum :: Scum (v.) The extraneous matter or impurities which rise to the surface of liquids in boiling or fermentation, or which form on the surface by other means; also, the scoria of metals in a molten state; dross..
Despume :: Despume (v. t.) To free from spume or scum.
Scum :: Scum (v. t.) To take the scum from; to clear off the impure matter from the surface of; to skim.
Mullein :: Mullein (n.) Any plant of the genus Verbascum. They are tall herbs having coarse leaves, and large flowers in dense spikes. The common species, with densely woolly leaves, is Verbascum Thapsus..
Spun :: Spumy (a.) Consisting of, containing, or covered with, froth, scum, or foam; frothy; foamy..
Viscum :: Viscum (n.) A genus of parasitic shrubs, including the mistletoe of Europe..
Scum :: Scum (v. t.) To sweep or range over the surface of.
Wash :: Wash (n.) A mixture of dunder, molasses, water, and scummings, used in the West Indies for distillation..
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