English Explanatory Dictionary

skene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An element of ancient Greek theater: the structure at the back of the stage.
noun
  1. Alternative form of skean (“a kind of dagger”).
name
  1. A surname.
  2. Numerous places:
  3. A village in Aberdeenshire council area, Scotland. Official name: Kirkton of Skene.
  4. A village in Aberdeenshire council area, Scotland. Official name: Lyne of Skene.
  5. A community in Mark Municipality, Västra Götaland, Sweden.
  6. A census-designated place in Bolivar County, Mississippi, United States.

Pronunciation

/ˈskiːni/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-skene.wav /skiːn/ /skin/

Word forms

skene skenes

Etymology

From Ancient Greek σκηνή (skēnḗ, “tent”). Doublet of scene and scena.

Derived words

skene-dhu skene dhu Kirkton of Skene Loch of Skene Lyne of Skene Skene's gland
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