Scovel

Scovel
Scovel Scov"el (sk[u^]v"'l), n. [OF. escouve, escouvette, broom, L. scopae, or cf. W. ysgubell, dim. of ysgub a broom.] A mop for sweeping ovens; a malkin. [1913 Webster]

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