'captain or master of a ship,' late 14c., from Middle Dutch scipper, from scip (see ship (n.)). Compare English shipper, used from late 15c. to 17c. in sense 'skipper.' Transferred sense of 'captain of a sporting team' is from 1830.
Skipper is an extremely fun and affordable toy to promote agility, balance and coordination. Hook it on your ankle, start the ball swinging around your foot and get hopping!: Our colorful rendition of the classic Skipper is a fast paced game that quickly promotes advances in timing and rhythm. Challenge them with fun! Fun is simple with Skipper. Skipper definition, the master or captain of a vessel, especially of a small trading or fishing vessel.
skipper (n.2)
'one who skips,' mid-15c., agent noun from skip (v.). As a type of butterfly, 1817, from its manner of flight.
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