scathy en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English scathi, from Old English *scaþiġ, sċeaþiġ (“injurious”), equivalent to scathe + -y.
Meanings
- (UK, archaic, dialectal) Mischievous; vicious; dangerous.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most scathy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more scathy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |