SKILL
Skill, v. t.
Defn: To know; to understand. [Obs.]
To skill the arts of expressing our mind. Barrow.
SKILL
Skill, v. i.
1. To be knowing; to have understanding; to be dexterous in performance. [Obs.] I can not skill of these thy ways. Herbert.
2. To make a difference; to signify; to matter; — used impersonally.
Spenser.
What skills it, if a bag of stones or gold About thy neck do drown
thee Herbert.
It skills not talking of it. Sir W. Scott.
SKILLED
Skilled, a.
Defn: Having familiar knowledge united with readiness and dexterity in its application; familiarly acquainted with; expert; skillful; — often followed by in; as, a person skilled in drawing or geometry.
SKILLET Skil"let, n. Etym: [OF. escuelette, dim. of escuelle a porringer, F. ecuelle, fr. L. scutella, dim. of scutra, scuta, a dish. Cf. Scuttle a basket.]
Defn: A small vessel of iron, copper, or other metal, with a handle, used for culinary purpose, as for stewing meat.
SKILLFUL
Skill"ful, a. Etym: [Written also skilful.]