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scalping†
Hist.
DCHP-1 (pre-1967)
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n.
the practice of removing an enemy's scalp (def. 1a).
See: scalp ((n.))(def. 1a)
Quotations
1768-82
If a blow is given with the tomahawk previous to the scalp being taken off, it is followed by instant death; but where scalping only is inflicted, it puts the person to excruciating pain, though death does not always ensue.