late O.E. sceorf, from P.Gmc. *skurf- (cf. Dan. skurv, M.Du. scorf, Du. schurft, O.H.G. scorf, Ger. Schorf "scurf"), probably from the same root as O.E. sceorfan "to gnaw," scearfian "to cut into shreds."
Main Entry: scurf Pronunciation: 'sk&rf Function: noun : thin dry scales detached from the epidermis especially in an abnormal skin condition;specifically:DANDRUFF —scurfy/'sk&r-fE/adjective