skʌl n. 1
the bony case of the
brain of a
vertebrate. 2 a the
part of the
skeleton corresponding to the
head. b
this with the
skin and soft internal parts removed. c a
representation of this. 3 the head as the
seat of
intelligence. øout of one's skull sl.
out of one's
mind,
crazy. skull and
crossbones a representation of a skull with
two thigh-bones crossed
below it as an
emblem of
piracy or
death. skull
session US sl. a
discussion or
conference. øøskulled adj. (also in comb.). [ME scolle: orig. unkn.]