Scald crow (Zoöl.), the hooded crow. [Ireland] -- Scald head (Med.), a
name popularly given to several diseases of the scalp characterized by
pustules (the dried discharge of which forms scales) and by falling out
of the hair.
Scald, n. Scurf on the head. See Scall. Spenser.
Scald (skld or skld; 277), n. [Icel. skld.] One of the ancient
Scandinavian poets and historiographers; a reciter and singer of heroic
poems, eulogies, etc., among the Norsemen; more rarely, a bard of any
of the ancient Teutonic tribes. [Written also skald.]
A war song such as was of yore chanted on the field of battle by
the scalds of the yet heathen Saxons.
Sir W. Scott.
Scald"er (?), n. A Scandinavian poet; a scald.
Scald"fish` (?), n. [Scald, a. + fish.] (Zoöl.) A European flounder
(Arnoglossus laterna, or Psetta arnoglossa); -- called also megrim, and
smooth sole.
Scald"ic (? or ?), a. Of or pertaining to the scalds of the Norsemen;
as, scaldic poetry.
Scale (skl), n. [AS. scle; perhaps influenced by the kindred Icel. skl
balance, dish, akin also to D. schaal a scale, bowl, shell, G. schale,
OHG. scla, Dan. skaal drinking cup, bowl, dish, and perh. to E. scale
of a fish. Cf. Scale of a fish, Skull the brain case.] 1. The dish of a
balance; hence, the balance itself; an instrument or machine for
weighing; as, to turn the scale; -- chiefly used in the plural when
applied to the whole instrument or apparatus for weighing. Also used
figuratively.
Long time in even scale The battle hung.
Milton.
The scales are turned; her kindness weighs no more Now than my
vows.
Waller.