n. (Zool.) A northern gull (Rissa tridactyla), inhabiting the coasts of Europe and America. It is white, with black tips to the wings, and has only three toes. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ See Skit, v. t. ] 1. Easily frightened; timorous; shy; untrustworthy; as, a skittish colt. “A restiff, skittish jade.” L'Estrange. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Wanton; restive; freakish; volatile; changeable; fickle. “Skittish Fortune's hall.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
-- Skit"tish*ly, adv. -- Skit"tish*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]