Skye

[ skahy ]

/ skaɪ /

noun

Isle of, an island in the Hebrides, in NW Scotland: cattle farming. 670 sq. mi. (1735 sq. km).

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full seriousness, as of intention or purpose.

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Early on, many viewers had problems connecting to the team: May, Skye, even Coulson to a degree.
The Leaner, Meaner Season 2 of ‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’|Jason Lynch|September 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Skye (Chloe Bennet) noted that the team was “not Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., just agents of nothing.”
How ‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ Finally Found Its Way|Jason Lynch|May 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The men of Lewis and Skye tackled the liquid bounty with great glee, and soon were in a state of maudlin intoxication.
Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland|Daniel Turner Holmes
Skye cried out with the pain; and we all hurried back to see what was the matter.
The Nursery, September 1873, Vol. XIV. No. 3|Various

He was holding converse with Skye, who was seated on a chair, looking very wise and deeply interested.
A Handful of Stars|Frank W. Boreham
I have found it in use on the coast opposite the Isle of Skye.
The English Village Community|Frederic Seebohm
Well, Skye was a good little dog; and we all learned to love him; and none of us would have hurt him for the world.
The Nursery, September 1873, Vol. XIV. No. 3|Various

British Dictionary definitions for skye

Skye

/ (skaɪ) /

noun

a mountainous island off the NW coast of Scotland, the largest island of the Inner Hebrides: tourist centre. Chief town: Portree. Pop: 9232 (2001). Area: 1735 sq km (670 sq miles)

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