GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Skit (?), v. t. [Prov. E. skitto slide, as adj., hasty, precipitate, of Scand. origin, and akin to E. shoot, v.t.; cf. Icel. skyti, skytja, skytta, a marksman, shooter, skjōta to shoot, skūta a taunt. √159. See Shoot.] To cast reflections on; to asperse. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.]  Crose.
   
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   Skit, n.
   1. A reflection; a jeer or gibe; a sally; a brief satire; a squib.  Tooke.
   
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   A similar vein satire upon the emptiness of writers is given in his “Tritical Essay upon the Faculties of the Human Mind;” but that is a mere skit compared with this strange performance. Leslie Stephen.
   
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   2. A wanton girl; a light wench. [Obs.]
   
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   3. A short theatrical presentation, often comical or satirical.  Comical skits are sometimes presented by amateur or ad hoc groups at parties, dinners, or other social gatherings.
   
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