"Scarcement" is a word in ENGLISH

A claim made by a person as an offset to a claim made on him.

An instrument for laying of offsets perpendicular to the main course.

A surveyor's instrument for measuring offsets.

An abrupt bend in an object, as a rod, by which one part is turned aside out of line, but …

A short prostrate shoot, which takes root and produces a tuft of leaves, etc. See Illust. of Houseleek.

of Offset

A more or less distinct transfer of a printed page or picture to the opposite page, when the pages are …

To set off; to place over against; to balance; as, to offset one account or charge against another.

To form an offset in, as in a wall, rod, pipe, etc.

A horizontal ledge on the face of a wall, formed by a diminution of its thickness, or by the weathering …

A sum, account, or value set off against another sum or account, as an equivalent; hence, anything which is given …

A short distance measured at right angles from a line actually run to some point in an irregular boundary, or …

To make an offset.

In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something

A spur from a range of hills or mountains.

A deduction; a counterclaim; a contrary claim or demand by which a given claim may be lessened or canceled. See …

of Offset

A step or vertical offset in a wall on uneven ground, to keep the parts level.

To pay the penalty of; to make amends for; to serve as an equivalent or offset for; to atone for; …

Offset, n., 4.