2. A ship boy. [Obs.] Congreve.
SKIPPET
Skip"pet, n. Etym: [Cf. Icel. skip, E. skipper. See Ship.]
1. A small boat; a skiff. [Obs.] A little skippet floating did appear. Spenser.
2. A small round box for keeping records. [Obs.]
SKIPPINGLY
Skip"ping*ly, adv.
Defn: In a skipping manner; by skips, or light leaps.
SKIRL Skirl, v. t.& i. Etym: [Of Scand. origin, and originally the same word as E. shrill.]
Defn: To utter in a shrill tone; to scream. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.]
SKIRL
Skirl, n.
Defn: A shrill cry or sound. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.]