scrimshandy meaning

Meaning of scrimshandy

What is the full meaning of scrimshandy

to ornament, as shells, ivory, etc., by engraving, and (usually) rubbing pigments into the incised lines, also SCRIMSHANDER, SCRIMSHAW [v SCRIMSHANDIED, SCRIMSHANDYING, SCRIMSHANDIES]

Example of the word scrimshandy placed on a Scrabble board.