v. Obs. rare–1. In 7–8 exsquammate. [f. EX- pref.1 + L. squām-a scale + -ATE3.] intr. Of a bone, etc.: To scale off or come off in scales; to desquamate, exfoliate.
1684. trans. Bonet’s Merc. Compit., XIII. 394/1. Bones must exsquammate and be taken out, when they are corrupt, or after Burning.
