SKELLIER

SKELLY

Skel"ly, v. i. Etym: [Cf. Dan. skele, Sw. skela.]

Definition: To squint. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.] Sir W. Scott.

Skel"ly, n.

Definition: A squint. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

5 November 2024

TEMPORIZE

(verb) draw out a discussion or process in order to gain time; “The speaker temporized in order to delay the vote”


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Coffee Trivia

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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