"scalpy" meaning in All languages combined

See scalpy on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more scalpy [comparative], most scalpy [superlative]
Etymology: From scalp + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|scalp|y}} scalp + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} scalpy (comparative more scalpy, superlative most scalpy)
  1. Of or relating to scalps.
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          "ref": "1837, E. D. Kennicott, Zethe: and other poems:",
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