The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Scab \Scab\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Scabbed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Scabbing.]
1. To become covered with a scab; as, the wound scabbed over.
[1913 Webster]
2. to take the place of a striking worker.
[PJC]