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scratches¹

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

noun

  1. plural plural of scratch

verb

  1. indicative, present, singular, third person third-person singular simple present indicative of scratch

scratches²

Where it comes from

From the behaviour induced by the disease, which causes scratching.

noun

  1. plural, plural only Synonym of pastern dermatitis.

    Similar: pastern dermatitis

Thesaurus

Closest in meaning: scraping, itch, scrape, chafe, abrasion, excoriation, rub, slit, prick, fret, scar, notch, fray, mark, incision, scrawl

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"scratches." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/scratches. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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scratches. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/scratches

Chicago

"scratches." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/scratches.

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@misc{scratches_2026,
  title = {scratches},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/scratches},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}