n.
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English skil, from Old Norse, distinction, knowledge; probably akin to Old English scylian to separate, sciell shell ― more at SHELL
Date: 13th century
1 obsolete : CAUSE , REASON
2 a : the ability to use one's knowledge effectively and readily in execution or performance b : dexterity or coordination especially in the execution of learned physical tasks
3 : a learned power of doing something competently : a developed aptitude or ability <language skill s >
synonyms see ART
– skill-less or skil · less \ ' skil-l ə s \ adjective
– skill-less · ness or skil · less · ness noun