Baretti: A dictionary of the English and Italian languages
Scottáre, v. a.
1. to burn, scorch; 2. to scald;3. to nip, vex, hurt, smart, pain. La soglia scotta, the ground is too hot for him, he can't quit home on account of his debts; v. r. 1. to burn one's self; 2. to receive injury, loss, or damage.
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