Scrag"ly, a. See Scraggy.
Scrag"-necked` (?), a. Having a scraggy neck.
Scram"ble (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Scrambled (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Scrambling (?).] [Freq. of Prov. E. scramb to rake together with the
hands, or of scramp to snatch at. cf. Scrabble.] 1. To clamber with
hands and knees; to scrabble; as, to scramble up a cliff; to scramble
over the rocks.
2. To struggle eagerly with others for something thrown upon the
ground; to go down upon all fours to seize something; to catch rudely
at what is desired.
Of other care they little reckoning make, Than how to scramble at
the shearer's feast.
Milton.
Scram"ble (?), v. t. 1. To collect by scrambling; as, to scramble up
wealth. Marlowe.
2. To prepare (eggs) as a dish for the table, by stirring the yolks and
whites together while cooking.
Scram"ble, n. 1. The act of scrambling, climbing on all fours, or
clambering.
2. The act of jostling and pushing for something desired; eager and
unceremonious struggle for what is thrown or held out; as, a scramble
for office.
Scarcity [of money] enhances its price, and increases the scramble.
Locke.
Scram"bler (?), n. 1. One who scrambles; one who climbs on all fours.