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A slang term meaning to read or look at something.
Typically in Northern England (particularly Lancashire,
West
&
South
Yorkshire
), possibly derived from 'scan' (to read something quickly)
"Would you mind checking this for me?"
"
Ar
, i'll ev a
quick
sken"
"Ev a sken a this
young
'en"
Sken
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Ureds123
October 5, 2020