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Skye

skeye

Skye (noun) means a Skye terrier. Example: “In fact, few drop-eared Skyes are being exhibited and none of the present top winners has them.”

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A Skye terrier.
"In fact, few drop-eared Skyes are being exhibited and none of the present top winners has them." — John T. Marvin (1976)

Word forms

Skyes plural

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Etymology

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.

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Skye” mean?

The word “Skye” means a Skye terrier.

How do you pronounce “Skye”?

“Skye” is pronounced skeye (/skaɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Skye” in a sentence?

Here is “Skye” used in a sentence: “In fact, few drop-eared Skyes are being exhibited and none of the present top winners has them.”

What part of speech is “Skye”?

“Skye” is a noun.

Where does the word “Skye” come from?

The word “Skye” comes from Scottish Gaelic. 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.

Is “Skye” a common word?

“Skye” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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