skilligolee

skilligolee
Skilligalee Skil`li*ga*lee", n. A kind of thin, weak broth or oatmeal porridge, served out to prisoners and paupers in England; also, a drink made of oatmeal, sugar, and water, sometimes used in the English navy or army. [Written also {skilligolee}, {skillygalee}, etc.] [1913 Webster]

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  • Skilligalee — Skil li*ga*lee , n. A kind of thin, weak broth or oatmeal porridge, served out to prisoners and paupers in England; also, a drink made of oatmeal, sugar, and water, sometimes used in the English navy or army. [Written also {skilligolee},… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • skillygalee — Skilligalee Skil li*ga*lee , n. A kind of thin, weak broth or oatmeal porridge, served out to prisoners and paupers in England; also, a drink made of oatmeal, sugar, and water, sometimes used in the English navy or army. [Written also… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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