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Skit \Skit\, v. t. [Prov. E. skitto slide, as adj., hasty,
precipitate, of Scand. origin, and akin to E. shoot, v.t.;
cf. Icel. skyti, skytja, skytta, a marksman, shooter,
skj[=o]ta to shoot, sk[=u]ta a taunt. [root]159. See
{Shoot}.]
To cast reflections on; to asperse. [Prov. Eng. & Scot.]
--Crose.
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Skit \Skit\, n.
1. A reflection; a jeer or gibe; a sally; a brief satire; a
squib. --Tooke.
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A similar vein satire upon the emptiness of writers
is given in his "Tritical Essay upon the Faculties
of the Human Mind;" but that is a mere skit compared
with this strange performance. --Leslie
Stephen.
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2. A wanton girl; a light wench. [Obs.]
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3. A short theatrical presentation, often comical or
satirical. Comical skits are sometimes presented by
amateur or ad hoc groups at parties, dinners, or other
social gatherings.
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