Skilligalee

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Skilligalee \Skil`li*ga*lee"\ (sk[i^]l`l[i^]*g[.a]*l[=e]"), n.
     A kind of thin, weak broth or oatmeal porridge, served out to
     prisoners and paupers in England; also, a drink made of
     oatmeal, sugar, and water, sometimes used in the English navy
     or army. [Written also {skilligolee}, {skillygalee}, etc.]
     [1913 Webster]