SKILLET


Meaning of SKILLET in English

■ noun

1》 Brit. historical a small metal cooking pot with a long handle, typically with legs.

2》 N. Amer. a frying pan.

Origin

ME: perh. from OFr. escuelete , dimin. of escuele 'platter', from late L. scutella .

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