Part 763 (1/2)

_Barbour._

2. Proof.

_Wyntown._

Su. G. _skil_, ratio, probatio.

3. Approbation, or regard, S. B.

~Skilly~, ~Skeely~, _adj._ Intelligent, skilful, S.

_Ross._

Su. G. _skaelig_, rational; Isl. _skiallig-r_, prudent.

_To_ SKILT, _v. n._ To move quickly and lightly.

_Cleland._

From the sound made; Isl. _skell-a_, _skelldi_, verberando sonum edere.

SKIMMERIN, _part. adj._ Denoting that peculiar look which characterises an idiot or a lunatic, S. B.

Germ. _schimmer_, a dim or faint glare.

SKINY, _s._ Packthread, p.r.o.n. q. _skeengyie_, E. _skain_, S.

_Sir J. Sinclair._

SKINK, _s._ Strong soup made of cows hams, S.

A. S. _scenc_, potus.

_s.h.i.+rrefs._

_To_ SKYNK, _v. a._

1. To pour out liquor for drinking.

_Douglas._

Su. G. _skaenk-a_, Franc. _skenk-en_, potum infundere.

2. To make a libation to the G.o.ds.