Skye
English edit
Etymology edit
Derived from Scottish Gaelic An t-Eilean Sgitheanach, of long disputed (probably non-Indo-European substrate) origin, with several theories proposed and none widely accepted; see Etymology of Skye.
Proper noun edit
Skye
- The largest island of the Inner Hebrides, in Highland council area, Scotland; the Isle of Skye.
- A female given name transferred from the place name, of modern usage, or a fanciful spelling of the word sky.
Translations edit
island
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Noun edit
Skye (plural Skyes)
- A Skye terrier.
- 1976, John T. Marvin, The Book of All Terriers, page 175:
- In fact, few drop-eared Skyes are being exhibited and none of the present top winners has them.