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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
SKIM, n. A thin layer of scum of milk, esp. of Bland in its cask (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1970). Deriv. adj. skimmery, of a milk-vessel: having a scum or layer of coagulated milk round the sides, from not being properly washed (Ork. 1929 Marw.).
[Norw. dial. skim, a thin film or layer. Cf. Skim, v., 2., and obsol. Eng. skim, scum.]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Skim n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 19 Dec 2025 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/skim_n>
