Scum"mer, n. [Cf. OF. escumoire, F. écumoire. See Scum, and cf.
Skimmer.] An instrument for taking off scum; a skimmer.
Scum"ming (?), n. (a) The act of taking off scum. (b) That which is
scummed off; skimmings; scum; -- used chiefly in the plural.
Scum"my (?), a. Covered with scum; of the nature of scum. Sir P.
Sidney.
Scun"ner (?), v. t. [Cf. Shun.] To cause to loathe, or feel disgust at.
[Scot. & Prov. Eng.]
Scun"ner, v. i. To have a feeling of loathing or disgust; hence, to
have dislike, prejudice, or reluctance. [Scot. & Prov. Eng.] C.
Kingsley.
Scun"ner, n. A feeling of disgust or loathing; a strong prejudice;
abhorrence; as, to take a scunner against some one. [Scot. & Prov.
Eng.] Carlyle.