scanted

scant

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Definitions of scanted word

adjective scanted barely sufficient in amount or quantity; not abundant; almost inadequate: to do scant justice. 1
adjective scanted limited; meager; not large: a scant amount. 1
adjective scanted barely amounting to as much as indicated: a scant two hours; a scant cupful. 1
adjective scanted having an inadequate or limited supply (usually followed by of): scant of breath. 1
verb with object scanted to make scant; diminish. 1
verb with object scanted to stint the supply of; withhold. 1

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; Middle English (adj.) < Old Norse skamt, neuter of skammr short

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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