skean en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
See skein.
Meanings
-
(alt-of, obsolete) Obsolete spelling of skein.
alt of skein
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| skeans | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
skean en · NOUN · etymology 2
Pronunciation
- /ˈskiːn/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- (Received-Pronunciation) audio
- /ˈskin/ (General-American)
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English skene, from Middle Irish scian, from Old Irish scían, from Proto-Celtic *skiyenā.
Meanings
- (Ireland, Scotland, historical) A double-edged, leaf-shaped, typically bronze dagger formerly used in Ireland and Scotland.
- (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”).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| skeans | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| skeyn | alternative | lexicographic | |
| skene | alternative | lexicographic |