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Definition of: skiff
(skif) noun
A light rowboat; formerly, a small sailing vessel.
—St. Lawrence skiff A small boat, carrying centerboard and spritsail, light enough to be rowed with ease. [<F esquif <Ital. schifo <OHG scif ship, boat]
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