Scarify

v. t.	1.	(Med.) To scratch or cut the skin of; esp. (Med.), to make small incisions in, by means of a lancet or scarificator, so as to draw blood from the smaller vessels without opening a large vein. [imp. & p. p. Scarified ; p. pr. & vb. n. Scarifying .]
	2.	(Agric.) To stir the surface soil of, as a field.

Verb	1.	scarify - puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals; "The men in some African tribes scarify their faces"
	2.	scarify - scratch the surface of; "scarify seeds"
	3.	scarify - break up; "scarify soil"

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