Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SKIBBET, n.1 A basket (Abd. 1921 T.S.D.C.). Also fig., of a large, uncomely (straw) hat (Ib.). [′skɪbət]
[Also in Eng. dial. = basket, variant of Mid.Eng. skeppette, id., from Skep.]