First Known Use: 15th century
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skillet
noun skil·let \ˈski-lət\
Definition of SKILLET
1
chiefly British : a small kettle or pot usually having three or four often long feet and used for cooking on the hearth
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Origin of SKILLET
Middle English skelet, probably from Anglo-French *escuelete, diminutive of escuelle, eskil bowl — more at scullery
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skillet
noun skil·let \ˈski-lət\
Definition of SKILLET for Kids
: a frying pan
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