skewbald

1 of 2

adjective

skew·bald ˈskyü-ˌbȯld

of an animal

: marked with patches of white and any other color but black

skewbald

2 of 2

: a skewbald horse

Etymology

Adjective

skewed (skewbald) + bald

First Known Use

Adjective

1654, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1863, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of skewbald was in 1654

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“Skewbald.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skewbald. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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