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skillet
(skɪlɪt)
Word forms: plural skillets
countable noun
A skillet is a shallow iron pan which is used for frying.
skillet in British English
(ˈskɪlɪt)
noun
1.
a small frying pan
2. mainly British
a saucepan
Word origin
C15: probably from skele bucket, of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse skjōla bucketskillet in American English
(ˈskɪlɪt)
noun
1. Chiefly British
a pot or kettle with a long handle and, sometimes, feet
2.
frying pan
Word origin
ME skelett < ? OFr escuellette, dim. of escuelle, porringer, basin < L scutella, dim. of scutra, dishImage ofskillet
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