skean

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
9
Words With Friends
10
Letters
5
Pronunciation
/ˈskiːn/
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/ˈskiːn/ · /ˈskin/

Definition of skean

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. (alt-of, obsolete)Obsolete spelling of skein.
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noun

  1. (alt-of, obsolete)Obsolete spelling of skein.
  2. (Ireland, Scotland, historical)A double-edged, leaf-shaped, typically bronze dagger formerly used in Ireland and Scotland.
  3. (Scotland)Synonym of sgian dubh (“a small, single-edged knife worn tucked into the hose (stocking) as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress along with the kilt”).

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Etymology

See skein.

Hooks

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