Scarce to Scatter

This dictionary contains English, Spanish and Tagalog words from the early 20th century, quite a few of which are obsolete. The spelling and meaning of the words herein may be slightly different from current usage. Still, we believe it is a useful reference for those studying Philippine literature and documents from that time.

Scarce, adj. [scars]
Escaso, raro.
Bihirà, madalang.

Scarcely, adv. [scársli]
Apenas.
Bahagyâ.

Scarcity, n. [scársiti]
Carestía, escasez.
Kakulang̃an, kasalatan.

Scare, v. [skér]
Espantar, amedrentar, intimidar.
Sumindak, gumitlá, tumakot.

Scarecrow, n. [skércro]
Espantajo.
Panakot.

Scarf, n. [scárf]
Faja.
Pamigkís, panalì.

Scarfskin, n. [scárfskin] (outermost layer of skin, epidermis)
Cutícula.
Kutis, balát sa ibabaw.

Scarlet, n. [scárlet]
Escarlata, grana.
Eskarlata, grana.

Scarp, n. [scárp]
Escarpa.
Dalisdis, dahilig.

Scath, n. [scaz]
Desbarate, desbarato.
Kapahamakan, sakunâ.

Scatter, v. [scáter]
Esparcir, desparramar.
Magsabog; magkalat.

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