Skaddon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Skaddon is a noun meaning (UK, dialect, obsolete) The larva of a bee.
Meaning
(UK, dialect, obsolete) The larva of a bee.
Example Sentences
One ſays, in September, or any Time after they have done breeding (elſe the Honey will be corrupted by the Shaddens in the Combs) […]
The reaſon is, that the vveather keeping them in, they can doe nothing but breed and hatch their schadons: and when they goe abroad, they bring in groſſe Bee meat, Ambroſia and vvater, vvherewith to feed them; but can finde nothing fit to lay vp in ſtore.
This is a way hath been practised by the Ancients, and hath been much endeavoured after to be revived again, though not with any good success; for if you take away any part of their Combs in the Spring, they are then full of Skaddons, which spoil the Honey, and also destroy the breed of your Bees.
Word Forms
- skaddons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include skip, scab, scraber, shab, beeskep, scaffie.
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