Where does “skit” come from?
Skit is a noun of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Old Norse skjúta, though the semantic connection remains unclear.
skit (English): A short comic performance; A jeer or sally; a...
Definitions
- A short comic performance; A jeer or sally; a...
Ancestry of “skit”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old Norse | skjúta | to shoot, dart, move quickly |