skye

n. a large, beautiful island in the northwest of Scotland known for its mountains.

n. the Isle of Skye, the largest and northernmost major island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.

“We spent our summer holiday hiking near the mountains on Skye.”

“The rugged coastline of Skye attracts thousands of photographers each year, all hoping to capture the dramatic light over the Cuillin mountains.”

n. a common name for a girl, often inspired by the island or the sky above.

n. a female given name of modern usage, derived from the Scottish place name or as a variant spelling of the word 'sky'.

“Skye is starting her new job at the hospital next Monday.”

“The author dedicated her latest novel to her daughter, Skye, whose adventurous spirit inspired the main character.”

n. a short name for a Skye terrier, which is a small dog with long hair.

n. a Skye terrier; a breed of small, long-haired terrier originating from the Isle of Skye.

“The old man walked his little Skye through the park every afternoon.”

“Although the Skye is a loyal and courageous breed, its numbers have declined significantly in recent decades, making it a vulnerable native breed.”

Technical

n. an old way of spelling the word 'sky'.

n. an obsolete orthographic variant of the common noun 'sky'.

“In the old book, the poet wrote about the birds flying in the skye.”

“Scholars noted that the scribe consistently used the spelling 'skye' throughout the fourteenth-century manuscript, reflecting the fluid orthography of the period.”

Archaic