Skĕlp1, n.
n. [Cf. Prov. Eng. skelp, to kick severely; to move rapidly; Gael. sgealp, a slap with the palm of the hand, to strike with the palm of the hand.] A blow; a smart stroke. [Prov. Eng.] Brockett.
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n. [Cf. Prov. Eng. skelp, to kick severely; to move rapidly; Gael. sgealp, a slap with the palm of the hand, to strike with the palm of the hand.] A blow; a smart stroke. [Prov. Eng.] Brockett.
n. The rolled metal or welding of wrought iron, from which a gun-barrel is made. Simmonds.