Scathe Scath v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scathed p. pr. & vb. n. Scathing ]  To do harm to; to injure; to damage; to waste; to destroy.
  As when heaven's fire
  Hath scathed the forest oaks or mountain pines.   --Milton.
     Strokes of calamity that scathe and scorch the soul.   --W. Irving.
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