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Etymology 1 edit

From Ancient Greek Σκῠ́θης (Skúthēs), from Proto-Scythian *Skuδat, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *(s)kewd- (to propel, shoot). Doublet of кидь (kydʹ).

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скіф (skifm pers (genitive скі́фа, nominative plural скі́фи, genitive plural скі́фів, feminine скіф'я́нка, relational adjective скі́фський)

  1. (historical) Scythian (an inhabitant of Scythia)
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Etymology 2 edit

From English skiff.

Noun edit

скіф (skifm inan (genitive скі́фа, nominative plural скі́фи, genitive plural скі́фів)

  1. (sports) skiff (boat)
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