noun

scathe

Scathe (noun) means Damage, harm, hurt, injury.

noun

Damage, harm, hurt, injury.

Someone who, or something which, causes harm; an injurer.

An injury or loss for which compensation is sought in a lawsuit; damage; also, expenses incurred by a claimant; costs.

Something to be mourned or regretted.

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Etymology

From Middle English scath, scathe [and other forms], from Old Norse skaði (“damage, harm; loss; death; murder”), from Proto-Germanic *skaþô (“damage, scathe; one who causes damage, injurer”, noun) (whence Old English sċeaþa, sċeaþu (“scathe, harm, injury”)), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)keh₁t- (“damage, harm”). Cognate with German Schaden (“damage, harm”). cognates * Scots skaith * Dutch schade * German schaden * Norwegian skade * Swedish skada * Icelandic skaði * Polish szkoda * Russian шко́да (škóda) * Belarusian шко́дa (škóda) * Ukrainian шко́да (škóda)

Rhymes for scathe

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of scathe?

"scathe" (noun) means damage, harm, hurt, injury.

What are the different meanings of scathe?

"scathe" has 3 main meanings: 1. Damage, harm, hurt, injury; 2. Someone who, or something which, causes harm; an injurer; 3. An injury or loss for which compensation is sought in a lawsuit; damage; also, expenses incurred by a claimant; costs.