SCOURS

verb

1. To clean, polish, or wash something by rubbing and scrubbing it vigorously, frequently with an abrasive or cleaning agent.
2. To remove debris and dirt by purging; to sweep along or off (by a current of water).
3. To clear the digestive tract by administering medication that induces defecation or vomiting; to purge.

verb

1. To search an area thoroughly.
2. To run with speed; to scurry.
3. To move swiftly over; to brush along.

noun

1. Diarrhea in horses and cattle caused by intestinal infection.
2. A place where wool was washed and cleaned.