01 v. t. To scratch or cut the skin of; esp. (Med.), to make small incisions in, by means of a lancet or scarificator, so as to draw blood from the …
imp. & p. p.
Scarified; p. pr. & vb. n.
Scarifying
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1.
To scratch or cut the skin of; esp. (Med.), to make small incisions in, by means of a lancet or scarificator, so as to draw blood from the smaller vessels without opening a large vein.(Med.)
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2.
To stir the surface soil of, as a field.(Agric.)