Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for SCUTCH
SCUTCH, v.t.
In Pennsylvania, to dress flax with a scutching knife, in New England called a swingle or swingling knife.
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SCUTCH, v.t.
In Pennsylvania, to dress flax with a scutching knife, in New England called a swingle or swingling knife.
Return to page 54 of the letter “S”.