n. [ L. scarificatio: cf. F. scarification. ] The act of scarifying. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. scarificateur. ] (Surg.) An instrument, principally used in cupping, containing several lancets moved simultaneously by a spring, for making slight incisions. [ 1913 Webster ]
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You have your scarifiers to make the ground clean. Southey. [ 1913 Webster ]