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ˈskibbet Now dial. Forms: 4–5 skybet, skibet, 5 skebett, 9 skibbet, skivet. [Of obscure origin: cf. skippet1.] A small box; a small compartment in a chest, etc. Also transf.1398 Trevisa Barth. De P.R. v. xxxix. (Bodl. MS.), And what is hoote and drye..is resceyued proprelich in þe skybet of þe galle...
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▪ I. ˈskippet1 [Cf. skibbet.] A small round wooden box, used for the preservation of documents or seals. Also transf. (quot. 1398).1398 Trevisa Barth. De P.R. iv. x. (Tollemache MS.), The toþer party of colera, þat is drawen to þe skipet of galle [L. ad cistam fellis]. c 1400 Pilgr. Sowle (Caxton) i...
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