n. [ L. scarificatio: cf. F. scarification. ] The act of scarifying. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Cf. F. scarificateur. ] (Surg.) An instrument, principally used in cupping, containing several lancets moved simultaneously by a spring, for making slight incisions. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. 1. One who scarifies. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Surg.) The instrument used for scarifying. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Agric.) An implement for stripping and loosening the soil, without bringing up a fresh surface. [ 1913 Webster ]

You have your scarifiers to make the ground clean. Southey. [ 1913 Webster ]