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Scarf vs Scarfer - What's the difference?

scarf | scarfer |

In lang=en terms the difference between scarf and scarfer

is that scarf is a neckcloth or cravat while scarfer is one who scarfs or guzzles food.

As nouns the difference between scarf and scarfer

is that scarf is a long, often knitted, garment worn around the neck while scarfer is one who shapes by grinding.

As a verb scarf

is to throw on loosely; to put on like a scarf.

scarf

English

(wikipedia scarf)

Etymology 1

Probably from . http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/scarf?s=t. The verb is derived from the noun.

Noun

(en-noun)
  • A long, often knitted, garment worn around the neck.
  • * {{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham)
    • , title=(The China Governess) , chapter=2 citation , passage=Now that she had rested and had fed from the luncheon tray Mrs. Broome had just removed, she had reverted to her normal gaiety.  She looked cool in a grey tailored cotton dress with a terracotta scarf and shoes and her hair a black silk helmet.}}
  • A headscarf.
  • (dated) A neckcloth or cravat.

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To throw on loosely; to put on like a scarf.
  • * 1599-1601 , (William Shakespeare), (Hamlet), Act 5, Scene 2:
    • My sea-gown scarfed about me.
  • To dress with a scarf, or as with a scarf; to cover with a loose wrapping.

    • Etymology 2

    (the first two definitions) Of uncertain origin. Possibly from (etyl) skarfr, derivative of .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A type of joint in woodworking.
  • A groove on one side of a sewing machine needle.
  • A dip or notch or cut made in the trunk of a tree to direct its fall when felling.
    • Synonyms
    * (l)

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To shape by grinding.
  • To form a scarf on the end or edge of, as for a joint in timber, forming a "V" groove for welding adjacent metal plates, metal rods, etc.
  • To unite, as two pieces of timber or metal, by a scarf joint.

    • Etymology 3

    Of imitative origin, or a variant of scoff. Alternatively from (etyl) .

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (transitive, US, slang) To eat very quickly.
    • You sure scarfed that pizza.
    Usage notes
    The more usual form in the UK is scoff.
    Derived terms
    * scarf down

    Etymology 4

    Icelandic (skarfr)?

    Noun

  • (Scotland) A cormorant.
    • (Webster 1913)

    References

    * English nouns with irregular plurals ----

    scarfer

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who shapes by grinding.
    • He worked as a scarfer in a steel mill.
  • (slang) One who scarfs or guzzles food.
  • *{{quote-news, year=2009, date=September 10, author=Eric Wilson, title=On Fashion’s Night Out, Shopping Too, work=New York Times citation
    • , passage=Ralph Lauren’s stores on Bleecker Street will have cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery (but watch out for Blake Lively, an expected guest and admitted cupcake scarfer ). }}
  • (UK, slang) An everyday football supporter who is not involved in hooliganism.
  • * 2006 , Ramn Spaaij, Understanding football hooliganism (page 152)
    • On the Internet self-identifying Wigan hooligans claimed victory over ICF members, but the latter dismissed these claims since attacking 'scarfers' (non-hooligan supporters) was considered illegitimate.