skyn

Etymology

From Old Norse skyn; cognate with Danish skøn, Swedish skön.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /scɪːn/
• Rhymes: -ɪːn

Noun

skyn n (genitive singular skyns, no plural)

1. sense, awareness, perception

   Synonym: skynjun

2. understanding, comprehension

   Synonym: vit

3. intent

Alternative forms

• skinn, scin, skin, skinne, skynne, scyn, sckyn, schyn

Etymology

From Old Norse skinn, from Proto-Germanic *skinþą.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈskin/

Noun

skyn (plural skynnes)

1. The skin (outer layer of the body or a portion of it)
   1. A hide, fur or skin of an animal, especially used as a garment.
   2. A prepared hide (such as parchment or leather)
2. A layer or cover located in the inside of the body.
3. A rind or external layer (especially of a plant).
4. (biblical) Part of the material composing a tent.

Noun

skyn n (plural skynet)

1. (pre-1938) alternative form of skjøn

Verb

skyn

1. imperative of skyna

Noun

skyn

1. definite singular of sky