skean

English

Noun

skean (plural skeans)

Obsolete form of skein.

Etymology 2

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

Alternative forms

skene, skeyn

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈskiːn/
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Rhymes: -iːn

Noun

skean (plural skeans)

(historical) A double-edged, leaf-shaped, typically bronze dagger formerly used in Ireland and Scotland.
Synonym: skean-dhu

Anagrams

Kasen, Keans, Snake, akens, asken, kaens, kenas, nakes, snake, sneak

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