Skull etymology

English

English word skull comes from Old Norse skalli

Etymology of skull

Detailed word origin of skull

Dictionary entry Language Definition
skalli Old Norse (non)
scolle Middle English (1100-1500) (enm)
skull English (en) (Scotland) A shallow bow-handled basket.. (anatomy) The main bones of the head considered as a unit; the cranium.. A crust formed on the ladle, etc. by the partial cooling of molten metal.. A symbol for death; death's-head. The crown of the headpiece in armour. To hit in the head with a fist, a weapon, or a thrown object.