Obsolete spelling of scalp

A long tuft of hair left on the crown of the head by the warriors of some Native American tribes.

plural of scalp lock

A fungal infection, usually caused by Trichophyton tonsurans that leads to endothrix (inside hair) infections and favus, a formation of crusts on the scalp.

A scalp lock.

plural of scalping tuft

a knife used by North American Indians in scalping.

A small straight knife with a very sharp blade used for surgery, dissection and craftwork.

plural of scalpel

One who scalps, or removes the scalp of another.