Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Mischievous; vicious; dangerous: as, let him alone, he's scathy.

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  • adjective Mischievous; vicious; dangerous.

Etymologies

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From Middle English scathi, from Old English sceaþiġ ("injurious"), equivalent to scathe +‎ -y.

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