{ } v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Scathed p. pr. & vb. n. Scathing ] [ Icel. skaða; akin to AS. sceaðan, sceððan, Dan. skade, Sw. skada, D. & G. schaden, OHG. scadōn, Goth. skaþjan. ] To do harm to; to injure; to damage; to waste; to destroy. [ 1913 Webster ]
As when heaven's fire Hath scathed the forest oaks or mountain pines. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Strokes of calamity that scathe and scorch the soul. W. Irving. [ 1913 Webster ]