Skies

/skaɪz/ noun

Definition

plural of sky; the expanse of air and space above the earth

Etymology

From Old Norse 'ský' meaning 'cloud', related to Old English 'scúa' meaning 'shadow'

Kelly Says

It's fascinating that 'sky' originally meant 'cloud' - the Vikings saw the heavens as a cloudy realm rather than the blue expanse we think of today!

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