Where does “skittles” come from?
Skittles is an English word of uncertain origin, possibly related to Old Norse skutill meaning a short piece of wood or bolt.
skittles (English): A pub game in which a ball is rolled down a...
Definitions
- A pub game in which a ball is rolled down a...
Ancestry of “skittles”, step by step
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| 1 | English | skittle | One of the wooden targets used in skittles; To... |