skeel

noun

ˈskēl,
especially before pause or consonant -ēəl
plural -s
dialectal, chiefly British
: a wooden pail, bucket, or tub usually having handles formed by staves extending above the rim

Word History

Etymology

Middle English skele, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Old Norse skjōla pail, bucket; akin to Old Frisian skūl hiding place

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“Skeel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skeel. Accessed 9 Dec. 2024.

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