a.
You tell him silver is scarcer now in England, and therefore risen one fifth in value. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]
The scarcest of all is a Pescennius Niger on a medallion well preserved. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
To make one's self scarce,
With a scarce well-lighted flame. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
The eldest scarcely five year was of age. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
Slowly she sails, and scarcely stems the tides. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
He had scarcely finished, when the laborer arrived who had been sent for my ransom. W. Irving. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Arch. & Engin.) An offset where a wall or bank of earth, etc., retreats, leaving a shelf or footing. [ 1913 Webster ]