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skillygalee.

A type of gruel made from oatmeal, oft-served historically in poorhouses, sailors' ships, etc.

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A type of gruel made from oatmeal, oft-served historically in poorhouses, sailors' ships, etc.

    obsolete · uncountable
  2. A thin broth generally prepared by soaking hardtack in water, and frying with pork fat/lard.

    obsolete · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Unknown and much-speculated (compare lobscouse and other fancifully-named hardy foods), but possibly Irish in root.

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