Skean (?), n. [Ir sgian; akin to Gael. sgian, W. ysgien a large knife, a scimiter.]
A knife or short dagger, esp. that in use among the Highlanders of Scotland. [Variously spelt.]
Spenser.
© Webster 1913.
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