ill-scathe

English

Alternative forms

ill scathe

Etymology

From ill +‎ scathe.

Noun

ill-scathe (uncountable)

(UK dialectal, Scotland) Harm; hurt.
- 1918, “Proceedings of the Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow - Volume 49 - Page 114”, in Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow:
  Then said Geitir: "I think you have much more excuse for considering this an ill scathe than you had the last time; for the other seemed to me of little moment. [...]"

Usage notes

Often used as a malediction.

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