scull

Noun

scull (sculls)

1. A type of oar.
2. A skull cap. A small bowl shaped helmet, without visor or bever.

   • 1786: The scull is a head piece, without visor or bever, resembling a bowl or bason, such as was worn by our cavalry, within twenty or thirty years. — Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 11.

Synonyms:

• chug