To obtain a signal victory over an opponent; to oust him from office.
1850. I understand that the hon. member said he would either have our votes or our scalps. I know not the precise meaning which is to be attached to this humane and elegant expression, if he really used it. It might be well perhaps to refer it for inquiry to the committee on Indian affairs.—Mr. Winthrop of Mass., House of Repr., Feb. 21: Cong. Globe, p. 190, App.
