Definition

A term used in New England that refers to a variant of the word 'culch', which generally means refuse or rubbish.

Example

The old barn was filled with sculch that needed to be cleared out.

Conversation

Hey, have you ever heard of sculch?

No, I haven't. What does it mean?

It's a New England term for some kind of junk or debris.

That’s interesting! I’ll have to use it next time I talk about cleaning up.

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Root Explanation

The word 'sculch' originates from Old English 'sculca', meaning to cover or conceal. It refers to the act of covering or hiding something, often used in the context of soil or debris.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for covering or concealing — that's what 'sculch' means, to cover something up.

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