scrimshaw |ˈskrimˌ sh ô|verb [ trans. ]adorn (whalebone, ivory, shells, or other materials) with carved or colored designs.nouna piece of work done in such a way.• the art or technique of producing such work :craftsmen demonstrate sailmaking and scrimshaw.ORIGIN early 19th cent.: of unknown origin; perhaps influenced by the surname Scrimshaw.
I came across this word recently while listening to
The Atrocity Archives, a pretty good urban fantasy novel that mixes science with demonology.
I like the sound of this word--it has whimsy. As a name it's frightfully British. I'm going to store it away for later use.
