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skean-dhu

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skean-dhu [ˈskiːənˈduː ˈskiːn-]
n
(Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) Scot a variant of sgian-dhu


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The chief hazard in these engagements, apart from being gored by a skean-dhu dagger, was the terrible, bloodcurdling skirl of Scottish bagpipes, as fiendish a noise as man has ever contrived to fashion.
In Glasgow or Edinburgh you have to hand over your skean-dhu (ceremonial dagger) until you leave the pub.
The semis and finals against the cream of youth boxers from England, Wales and Ireland will take place tomorrow and Friday at the Metro Hotel and the Skean-Dhu Hotel in Aberdeen.
 
 
 
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