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σκάφη

Alt. σκά^φη, ἡ,

Etym. σκάπτω

"anything dug or scooped out",

1. "a trough or tub, basin or bowl", Hdt.

2. "a light boat, skiff", Ar.

3. proverb., τὴν σκάφην σκάφην λέγειν ""to call a spade a spade, "" to call things by their right names, Luc.