v. Simple past tense and past participle of skill.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Having familiar knowledge united with readiness and dexterity in its application; familiarly acquainted with; expert; skillful; -- often followed by in.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Having skill; especially, having the knowledge and ability which come from experience; trained; versed; expert; adept; proficient.
Displaying or requiring skill; involving special knowledge or training: as, skilled labor.
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adj. having or showing or requiring special skill
Word Usage
"It's not like skilled labor, as my husban 'says; though to see what them young ones has to go through, it's labor enough an' to spare; an 'if it ain't just what they call skilled, it's what no one out o' the trade can make a mark at."