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skillet

skil·let

UK/ˈskɪl.ɪt/ US/ˈskɪlʌt/ uncommon uk us

noun

1.

a pan used for frying foods

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Origin

From Old French escuëlette, diminutive of escuëlle (“a porringer”), (French écuelle), from Vulgar Latin scutella, diminutive of scutra, scuta (“tray, dish”). Compare scuttle (“basket”).

Phrases

  • drop like a hot skillet
  • skillet bread
  • skillet corn bread

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