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.] "His skean, or pistol."
Spenser.
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.] "His skean, or pistol."
Spenser.