This week's theme: archaic words.

scrannel (SKRAN-l) adjective

   1. Thin.

   2. Unmelodious.

[Of unknown origin.]

-Anu Garg (words at wordsmith.org)

  "Though played with impressive skill and intense determination by Dorothy
   Stone, the often scrannel sounds irritated more than they fascinated."
   Terry McQuilkin; Pacific Festival Opens at Cal State LA; Los Angeles Times;
   Jun 24, 1989.

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