skean

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English

Etymology 1

Noun

skean (plural skeans)

  1. Obsolete form of skein.

Etymology 2

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

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈskiːn/
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  • Rhymes: -iːn

Noun

skean (plural skeans)

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

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