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Skylark [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. A lark that mounts and sings as it flies.

2. A window placed in the top of a house or ceiling of a room for admission of light.

3. A rocket that ascends high and burns as it flies; a species of fire works.

Skylark [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

A lark that mounts and sings as it files, especially the common species (Alauda arvensis) found in Europe and in some parts of Asia, and celebrated for its melodious song; -- called also sky laverock. See under Lark.

Skylarking [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

The act of running about the rigging of a vessel in sport; hence, frolicking; scuffing; sporting; carousing.