| − | The '''scalp''' is the [[skin]] covering the top of the human [[skull]]. Metaphorically, it is the trophy of a victory over another person, the term coming from the supposed practice of certain [[native American]] peoples of 'scalping' fallen opponents (removing the scalp as a trophy). | + | The '''scalp''' is the [[skin]] covering the top of the human [[skull]]. Metaphorically, it is the trophy of a victory over another person, the term coming from the supposed former practice of certain [[native American]] peoples of 'scalping' fallen opponents (removing the scalp as a trophy). |