Definitions

1. noun

A scall or scab is a skin condition resulting from impetigo or other bacterial skin infections.

“The scall on her hand was contagious and spread to her friends.”

2. noun

A scall is also a young cabbage or other member of the Brassica family, especially before the first harvest.

“We planted scalls in our garden for a fresh summer harvest.”

3. verb

To scall means to lose the scab or crust of a wound, especially to expose the underlying tissue.

“The wound started to scall, revealing the red, inflamed skin underneath.”