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Meaning of scaldrum dodge | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A beggar's trick of burning the body with a mixture of acids and gunpowder, so as to appear to have been injured in an accident.

UK, obsolete, slang

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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Scalds scaldweed scale scale armor scale armour scale back

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