scalp Definition

scalp
noun

1. The area of the head covered, or usually covered, by hair.
2. The skin itself on which the hair grows.
3. A piece of this skin with its hair, formerly taken from slain enemies as a trophy, especially by Native Americans.
(Scots)
4. dialect
A bare rock or mountain top.

verb scalped, scalping

1. To remove the scalp of someone or something.
(chiefly US)
2. colloq
To buy cheaply in order to resell quickly at a profit.
3. colloq
To buy up eg theatre and travel tickets for resale at unofficial and inflated prices.

Derivative: scalper
noun

Derivative: scalpless
adj

Etymology: 14c: from Norse skalpr sheath.