First Known Use: 15th century
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skiff
noun \ˈskif\
: a small, light boat that is usually for only one person
Full Definition of SKIFF
: any of various small boats; especially : a flat-bottomed rowboat
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Origin of SKIFF
Middle English skif, from Middle French or Old Italian; Middle French esquif, from Old Italian schifo, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English scip ship
SKIFF Defined for Kids
skiff
noun \ˈskif\
Definition of SKIFF for Kids
: a small light rowboat
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