English

Etymology
From Latin per- �throughout� + scopatus, from scopa �bristle� (classically only found in plural scopae �broom, brush�).

Pronunciation
IPA|/'p�:sk�peɪt/

Verb
en-verb|perscopat|ing

1. archaic to bristle or horripilate

#:*1970: Let us take your cat: now suppose we shave her tail, so that it cannot shall I say perscopate or bristle; suppose we attach a board to her back, so that it cannot arch; suppose we then exhibit a displeasing sight � a sportive dog, for instance. � Patrick O'Brian, Master and Commander

• 2006-06-26 21:48 - Rodasmith - {{IPA}}; {{infl}}

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