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Meaning of skean | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈskiːn

Definitions

  1. Obsolete spelling of skein.
    alt-of, obsolete
  2. A double-edged, leaf-shaped, typically bronze dagger formerly used in Ireland and Scotland.
  3. 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”).

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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