skite

English

/skaɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) A sudden hit or blow; a glancing blow.
  • A trick.
  • A contemptible person.
  • (Irish) A drinking binge.
  • (Australia) One who skites; a boaster.

Etymology

Derived from Old English scite (dung) derived from Old Norse skítr.

Origin

Old Norse

skítr

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