'Skean' definitions:

Definition of 'Skean'

From: GCIDE
  • Skean \Skean\, n. [Ir sgian; akin to Gael. sgian, W. ysgien a large knife, a scimiter.] A knife or short dagger, esp. that in use among the Highlanders of Scotland. [Variously spelt.] "His skean, or pistol." --Spenser. [1913 Webster]