Skean-dhu
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Alternative spelling of sgian dubh. alt-of, alternative
"The hasps, which were evidently intended to be secured by padlocks, had lost their fastenings, which were supplied by two skean-dhus—the small dagger of the Highlander—which had been thrust through the iron loops, and kept the casket perfectly water-tight."
Example
More examples"The hasps, which were evidently intended to be secured by padlocks, had lost their fastenings, which were supplied by two skean-dhus—the small dagger of the Highlander—which had been thrust through the iron loops, and kept the casket perfectly water-tight."