Meaning of skittle in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈskɪdl/

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1. Verb

   skittle

   Definitions

   1. play skittles

2. Noun

   skittle

   Etymology

   mid 17th century: of unknown origin. The word skyttel exists in Danish and Swedish in the sense ‘shuttle, child's marble’, but there is no evidence to connect this with the game of skittles

   Definitions

   1. a bowling pin of the type used in ninepins or (in England) skittles