skull

English

/skʌl/

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.
  • A symbol for death; death's-head
  • (figuratively) The mind or brain.
  • A crust formed on the ladle, etc. by the partial cooling of molten metal.
  • The crown of the headpiece in armour.
  • (Scotland) A shallow bow-handled basket.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sculle (a type of oar) derived from Old Norse skalli (skull, a bald head, bald head), skoltr.

Origin

Old Norse

skoltr

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