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 scute /ˈskut, ˈskjut/
 鱗甲,盾板

 Scute n.
 1. A small shield. [Obs.]
 2. An old French gold coin of the value of 3s. 4d. sterling, or about 80 cents.
 3. Zool. A bony scale of a reptile or fish; a large horny scale on the leg of a bird, or on the belly of a snake.
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 scute
      n : large bony or horny plate as on an armadillo or turtle