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Skean

//ˈskiːn// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Obsolete spelling of skein. alt-of, obsolete
  2. 2
    A double-edged, leaf-shaped, typically bronze dagger formerly used in Ireland and Scotland. Ireland, Scotland, historical
  3. 3
    Synonym of sgian dubh (“a small, single-edged knife worn tucked into the hose (stocking) as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress along with the kilt”). Scotland

Etymology

Etymology 1

See skein.

Etymology 2

Inherited from Middle English skene, from Middle Irish scian, from Old Irish scían, from Proto-Celtic *skiyenā.

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