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skean dhu

Syllabification: (skean dhu)
Pronunciation: /ˌskē(ə)n ˈT͟Ho͞o, ˈdo͞o/

Definition of skean dhu

noun

  • a dagger worn in the stocking as part of Highland dress.

Origin:

early 19th century: from Irish and Scottish Gaelic sgian 'knife' + Scottish Gaelic dubh 'black'

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