Main Entry:

skil·let

Pronunciation:

\ˈski-lət\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English skelet, probably from Anglo-French *escuelete, diminutive of escuelle, eskil bowl — more at scullery

Date:

15th century

1chiefly British : a small kettle or pot usually having three or four often long feet and used for cooking on the hearth2: frying pan