How to Spell Skean?

a knife or dagger formerly used in Ireland and in the Scottish Highlands. Also skene [skeen] .

What is a Skeane?

1 or less commonly skean or skeane \ ˈskān \ : a loosely coiled length of yarn or thread wound on a reel. 2 : something suggesting the twists or coils of a skein : tangle. 3 : a flock of wildfowl (such as geese or ducks) in flight.

Is navy blue one word?

a dark blue. of a dark blue color: I can't wear my navy blue skirt without ironing it.

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