Skean
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈskiːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Skean is a noun meaning (Ireland, Scotland, historical) A double-edged, leaf-shaped, typically bronze dagger formerly used in Ireland and Scotland.
Meaning
(Ireland, Scotland, historical) A double-edged, leaf-shaped, typically bronze dagger formerly used in Ireland and Scotland.
More Meanings
- (Scotland) Synonym of sgian dubh (“a small, single-edged knife worn tucked into the hose (stocking) as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress along with the kilt”).
- Obsolete spelling of skein.
Word Forms
- skeans
- skene
- skeyn
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dagger, skene, skeine, skeyn, skean-dhu, skene-dhu.
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