skean (plural skeans)
Obsolete form of skein.
skean (plural skeans)
(historical) A double-edged, leaf-shaped, typically bronze dagger formerly used in Ireland and Scotland.
Synonym: skean dhu
• Kasen, Keans, Snake, akens, asken, kaens, nakes, snake, sneak
Source: Wiktionary
Skean, n. Etym: [Ir sgian; akin to Gael. sgian, W. ysgien a large knife, a scimiter.]
Definition: A knife or short dagger, esp. that in use among the Highlanders of Scotland. [Variously spelt.] "His skean, or pistol." Spenser.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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