Skum
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /skʌm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Skum is a noun meaning Obsolete spelling of scum (“surface impurities”).
Meaning
Obsolete spelling of scum (“surface impurities”).
More Meanings
- Obsolete spelling of scum (“remove surface impurities”).
Example Sentences
two ounces of Hony of Roses well skummed
[…] by keeping the Water a certain time heating without boiling — the Meat swells — becomes tender — its fibres are dilated — and it yields a quantity of Skum, which must be taken off as soon as it appears.
Word Forms
- skums
- skumming
- skummed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scower, scald, sout, skruff, scouce, scorne.
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