skeo

noun

ˈskyō

plural -s

: a shed of loose stones formerly used in the Shetland and Orkney islands for drying fish and meat

Word History

Etymology

of Scandinavian origin; akin to Norwegian skjȧ shed; akin to Old Norse skjōl shelter, cover

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