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SKENE
Etymology 1
Noun
skene
An element of ancient Greek theater: the structure at the back of the stage.
Etymology 2
Noun
skene
Alternative form of skean (“a kind of dagger”)
Anagrams
• Enkes, Keens, Skeen, keens, knees, kènes, neeks
Etymology
Proper noun
Skene
A surname.
Anagrams
• Enkes, Keens, Skeen, keens, knees, kènes, neeks
Source: Wiktionary
Skene, n.
Definition: See Skean. C. Kingsley.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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IMMOBILIZATION
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