adj
Meaning 1
Skilled, skilful.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Northern-England, Scotland
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
skilly
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UK: /ˈskɪli/
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rhymes with -ɪli
noun
Meaning 2
Skillygalee.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete, uncountable
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
Meaning 3
a thin porridge or soup (usually oatmeal and water flavored with meat)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: gruel
History
Etymology
From Middle English skylly, skily, equivalent to skill + -y.
Shortening.