Scale \Scale\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Scaled; p. pr. & vb. n. Scaling.]

To weigh or measure according to a scale; to measure; also, to grade or vary according to a scale or system.

Scaling his present bearing with his past. --Shak.

To scale, or scale down, a debt, wages, etc., to reduce a debt, etc., according to a fixed ratio or scale. [U.S.]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Scaled \Scaled\, a.

1. Covered with scales, or scalelike structures; -- said of a fish, a reptile, a moth, etc.

2. Without scales, or with the scales removed; as, scaled herring.

3. (Zo["o]l.) Having feathers which in form, color, or arrangement somewhat resemble scales; as, the scaled dove.

Scaled dove (Zo["o]l.), any American dove of the genus Scardafella. Its colored feather tips resemble scales.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)