skilligalee (uncountable)
A thin, weak broth or oatmeal porridge, formerly given to prisoners and paupers in England.
A drink made of oatmeal, sugar, and water, formerly consumed in the English navy and army.
Source: Wiktionary
Skil`li*ga*lee", n.
Definition: A kind of thin, weak broth or oatmeal porridge, served out to prisoners and paupers in England; also, a drink made of oatmeal, sugar, and water, sometimes used in the English navy or army. [Written also skilligolee, skillygalee, etc.]
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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