Skippet

//ˈskɪpɪt// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1
A small boat; a skiff. obsolete
"Vpon the banck they sitting did espy / A daintie damzell, dressing of her heare, / By whom a litle skippet floting did appeare"
2
A small, round box used for keeping documents and seals or for covering seals attached to documents

Synonyms

carton case compact file

Example

"Vpon the banck they sitting did espy / A daintie damzell, dressing of her heare, / By whom a litle skippet floting did appeare"

Etymology

Compare Icelandic skip, English skipper. See ship.

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