Skillet

Skillet
Skillet Skil"let, n. [OF. escuelette, dim. of escuelle a porringer, F. ecuelle, fr. L. scutella, dim. of scutra, scuta, a dish. Cf. {Scuttle} a basket.] A small vessel of iron, copper, or other metal, with a handle, used for culinary purpose, as for stewing meat. [1913 Webster]

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