Middle English Dictionary Entry
skenten v.
Entry Info
| Forms | skenten v. P. skente. |
| Etymology | ON: cp. OI skemta. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
To entertain (sb.), amuse.
Associated quotations
- c1275(?c1250) Owl & N.(Clg A.9)449 : Þe more ich singe þe more i mai, An skente hi mid mine songe.
- c1275(?c1250) Owl & N.(Clg A.9)1085 : Ich..sori was for hire sore, An skente hi mid mine songe.