skillygalee

== English == === Alternative forms === skilligalee skilligolee === Etymology === Unknown and much-speculated (compare lobscouse and other fancifully-named hardy foods), but possibly Irish in root. === Noun === skillygalee (uncountable) (obsolete, nautical) A type of gruel made from oatmeal, oft-served historically in poorhouses, sailors' ships, etc. (obsolete) A thin broth generally prepared by soaking hardtack in water, and frying with pork fat/lard.