scarfing

noun3

1. •
   A scarf joint.

   • The scarfings of the piece must be kept clear of each other (that is, the points of junction in one piece must be as far as possible from those in another piece), and equally distributed in the mast. — 1884
2. •
   Material for making scarves.

   • The Ascot scarfs may be arranged in regularity as shown, or they may each be displayed differently so as to bring out the colorings and designs in the scarfings. — 1896
3. •
   (rare) A scarf; a covering.

   • Mais personne ne lui répondit. Il se leva anxieux et entra dans l’appartement, qu’il trouva vide et silencieux, et où les voiles de Zoumourroud et ses écharpes gisaient sur le sol. — 1923