skua
Meanings
noun
- Any of various predatory seabirds of the genus Stercorarius that often chase other seabirds to steal their catches.
verb
- To steal, or borrow without permission.
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Etymology
From Faroese skúgvur (“Great Skua”), from Old Norse skúfr, of unknown origin.
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