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Skippet — Skip pet, n. [Cf. Icel. skip, E. skipper. See {Ship}.] 1. A small boat; a skiff. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] A little skippet floating did appear. Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. A small round box for keeping records. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
skippet — /skip it/, n. a small, round box for protecting an official or personal seal, as on a document. [1350 1400; ME skipet. See SKIP3, ET] * * * … Universalium
skippet — noun chiefly historical a small round wooden box used to preserve documents and seals. Origin ME: of unknown origin … English new terms dictionary
skippet — skip·pet … English syllables
skippet — /ˈskɪpət/ (say skipuht) noun a small round box for protecting a seal as attached by a ribbon or cord to a document. {origin uncertain; ? from skip3 + et} …
skippet — n. small round box for keeping document or seal … Dictionary of difficult words
skippet — n. a small round wooden box to enclose and protect a seal attached to a document. Etymology: ME: orig. unkn … Useful english dictionary
Great Seal of the United States — Reverse of the Seal … Wikipedia
Receptacle — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Receptacle >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 receptacle receptacle Sgm: N 1 inclosure inclosure &c. 232 Sgm: N 1 recipient recipient receiver reservatory GRP: N 2 Sgm: N 2 compartment compartment … English dictionary for students
carton — Synonyms and related words: ammunition box, ark, attache case, bag, bandolier, barrel, basket, billfold, bin, boot, bottle, box, box up, briefcase, bunker, caisson, can, canister, capsula, capsule, cardcase, case, cask, casket, cedar chest, chest … Moby Thesaurus
