Definitions

1. noun

a scil is a rare or obsolete unit of measurement, often used to express small quantities of liquid, particularly in the context of apothecary or pharmaceutical practices.

“The ancient recipe called for a small scil of the rare herb to be mixed with the other ingredients.”

2. verb

to scil means to measure or quantify something, often in small or precise amounts.

“The pharmacist carefully sciled out the correct dose of medicine for the patient.”