SKEAN

Etymology 1

Noun

skean (plural skeans)

Obsolete form of skein.

Etymology 2

Noun

skean (plural skeans)

(historical) A double-edged, leaf-shaped, typically bronze dagger formerly used in Ireland and Scotland.

Synonym: skean dhu

Anagrams

• 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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