Skir"ret (?), n. [A corrupted form equivalent to sugarwort.] (Bot.) An
umbelliferous plant (Sium, or Pimpinella, Sisarum). It is a native of
Asia, but has been long cultivated in Europe for its edible clustered
tuberous roots, which are very sweet.
Skir"rhus (?), n. (Med.) See Scirrhus.
Skirt (?), n. [OE. skyrt, of Scand. origin; cf. Icel. skyrta a shirt,
Sw. skört a skirt, skjorta a shirt. See Shirt.] 1. The lower and loose
part of a coat, dress, or other like garment; the part below the waist;
as, the skirt of a coat, a dress, or a mantle.