Scuff v. i. (past & past part. scuffed; pres. part. scuffing) To walk without lifting the feet; to proceed with a scraping or dragging movement; to shuffle.
... Callahan. "If I don't make thim junketers think they're in the scuff iv a cyclone whin I get thim on the crooks beyant Dolores ye can gimme time, Misther M'Tosh. Where do ... — The Grafters • Francis Lynde Read full book for free!
... Cap'n Aaron, starting for the front hall with a scuff, a hop, a skip, and jump, in order to favor his sprained toe. ... — The Skipper and the Skipped - Being the Shore Log of Cap'n Aaron Sproul • Holman Day Read full book for free!