Scumming

Scumming
Scum Scum, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Scummed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Scumming}.] 1. To take the scum from; to clear off the impure matter from the surface of; to skim. [1913 Webster]

You that scum the molten lead. --Dryden & Lee. [1913 Webster]

2. To sweep or range over the surface of. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]

Wandering up and down without certain seat, they lived by scumming those seas and shores as pirates. --Milton. [1913 Webster]


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