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词汇 skybal
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Definition of skybal in English:

skybal

(also skible, skypal, skyble)
noun ˈskʌɪbəl
English Regional, Scottish, Northern rare, archaic
  • A mean, disreputable, or contemptible person; a rascal, a rogue.

adjective ˈskʌɪbəl
English Regional, Scottish, Northern rare, archaic
  • Rascally, disreputable; wretched; worn-out; worthless.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Knox (c1514–1572), religious reformer. Origin unknown. Perhaps an alteration of ribald, after scabbard or scallard.

Definition of skybal in US English:

skybal

(also skible, skypal, skyble)
nounˈskʌɪbəl
English Regional, Scottish, Northern rare, archaic
  • A mean, disreputable, or contemptible person; a rascal, a rogue.

adjectiveˈskʌɪbəl
English Regional, Scottish, Northern rare, archaic
  • Rascally, disreputable; wretched; worn-out; worthless.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Knox (c1514–1572), religious reformer. Origin unknown. Perhaps an alteration of ribald, after scabbard or scallard.

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