skav

Cornish

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *skaβ̃, from Proto-Celtic *skamos. Compare Welsh ysgafn and Breton skañv

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /skaːv/

Adjective

skav

1. light (of weight)
2. swift, nimble
3. frivolous

Norwegian Nynorsk

Verb

skav

1. imperative of skava

Swedish

Noun

skav n

1. (chiefly in compounds) injury caused by chafing, chafe
2. (chiefly in compounds) something shredded (especially game meat)

Declension

Declension of skav

		nominative	genitive
singular	indefinite	skav	skavs
	definite	skavet	skavets
plural	indefinite	—	—
	definite	—	—

Derived terms

• renskav
• skoskav

Verb

skav

1. imperative of skava

References

• skav in Svensk ordbok (SO)
• skav in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL)
• skav in Svenska Akademiens ordbok (SAOB)

Anagrams

• vaks