knapskull en · NOUN
Etymology
A variant of knapscall; the first element is possibly knape (“(UK, dialectal, obsolete) lad”), while the second element is unknown.
Meanings
- (Scotland, obsolete) Synonym of knapscall (“a type of helmet generally worn by a low-ranking person, possibly a servant of a cavalryman”).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| knapskulls | Number=Plur | lexicographic |