Meaning of skittle in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈskɪdl/

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    UK accent

  1. Verb

    skittle

    Definitions

    1. play skittles

    Derived terms

  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

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