Skye

See also: sky, ský, SKY, -ský, and skye

English

Etymology

Derived from Scottish Gaelic An t-Eilean Sgitheanach, of long disputed (probably non-Indo-European substrate) origin, with several theories proposed and none widely accepted; see Etymology of Skye.

Proper noun

Skye

  1. The largest island of the Inner Hebrides, in Highland council area, Scotland; the Isle of Skye.
  2. A female given name transferred from the place name, of modern usage, or a fanciful spelling of the word sky.

Translations

Noun

Skye (plural Skyes)

  1. A Skye terrier.
    • 1976, John T. Marvin, The Book of All Terriers, page 175:
      In fact, few drop-eared Skyes are being exhibited and none of the present top winners has them.

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