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skite
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skite1 Scot
vb
1. (intr) to slide or slip, as on ice
2. (tr) to strike with a sharp or glancing blow
n
1. an instance of sliding or slipping
2. a sharp or glancing blow
(Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing)
on the (or a) skite Scot, Irish on a drinking spree
[of uncertain origin]

skite2 Austral and NZ informal
vb (intr)
to boast
n
1. boastful talk
2. a person who boasts
[from Scottish and northern English dialect; see skate3]


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One, two, three-oops and the ball skites off a dedicated sunbather's frazzled bits.
The ball skites off his leg and out for a goal-kick with the defender breathing down his neck.
 
 
 
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