Lexicographical Neighbors of Skytes
Literary usage of Skytes
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of Slang, Jargon & Cant: Embracing English, American, and Anglo by Albert Barrère, Charles Godfrey Leland (1890)
"At one time there used to be a strong feeling against the day boys, who live or
lodge in the town ; and the designation of skytes was formerly applied to ..."
2. Almond of Loretto: Being the Life and a Selection from the Letters of Hely by Robert Jameson Mackenzie, Robert J. Mac Kenzie (1906)
"... but had a skilful way of admonishing us with slaps on the face, ' skytes ...
skytes.' He was far too quick for that. But one day 'Lolly' Brown, ..."
3. Papers on Literature and Art by Margaret Fuller (1848)
"His very shuttle skytes boldly along, and clatters through hi faithful time to
the tune of his merrier ..."
4. Papers on Literature and Art by Margaret Fuller (1846)
"His very shuttle skytes boldly along, and clatters through in faithful time to
the tune of his merrier ..."
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