Skain, n. See Skean. Drayton.
Skains"mate` (?), n. [Perhaps originally, a companion in winding thread
(see Skein), or a companion in arms, from skain a sword (see Skean).] A
messmate; a companion. [Obs.]
Scurvy knave! I am none of his firt-gills; I am none of his
skainsmates.
Shak.