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English word origin

Etymology of skeo

From Scots skeo, from Norwegian skjå (“a drying-house, shed”), related to Icelandic skjá (“a shelter”), probably from or related to Old Norse skjár (“a window-pane or opening”). Compare also Norwegian skur.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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noun

A fisherman's hut in Orkney.

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From Scots skeo, from Norwegian skjå (“a drying-house, shed”), related to Icelandic skjá (“a shelter”), probably from or related to Old Norse skjár (“a window-pane or opening”). Compare also Norwegian skur.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Borrowed-form mentionskeosco
  • Derivation mentionskjåno · a drying-house, shed
  • Cognate mentionskjáis · a shelter
  • Derivation mentionskjárnon · a window-pane or opening
  • Cognate mentionskurno
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