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skilligalee

skilligalee noun: a thin, weak broth or oatmeal porridge, formerly given to prisoners and paupers in England.

Noun

skilligalee (uncountable)

  1. A thin, weak broth or oatmeal porridge, formerly given to prisoners and paupers in England.
  2. A drink made of oatmeal, sugar, and water, formerly consumed in the English navy and army.

Forms of skilligalee

alternative formskilligolee
alternative formskillygalee

Questions about skilligalee

What does skilligalee mean?
Skilligalee means a thin, weak broth or oatmeal porridge, formerly given to prisoners and paupers in England.
What part of speech is skilligalee?
Skilligalee is a noun.

Words near skilligalee in the dictionary

  1. skillfully
  2. skillfulness
  3. skillfulnesses
  4. Skillicorn
  5. skilliest
  6. skilligalee
  7. skilligolee
  8. skilling
  9. skilling up
  10. skillings
  11. skillion

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