scray

1 of 2

noun (1)

ˈskrā

plural -s

: a simple container or similar part on a machine where piece goods collect in folds after passing through a machine process

scray

2 of 2

noun (2)

variants or scraye

"

plural -s

: tern

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

probably modification of Dutch schraag trestle, from Middle Dutch schrage; akin to Middle High German schrage trestle, Greek kirkos ring

Noun (2)

origin unknown

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