skintle1
/ˈskɪntl/noun
A brick set diagonally against another; a brick designed to be used in this way.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Edward Dobson (1816–1908). Apparently from skintle.
skintle2
/ˈskɪntl/(also skinkle) Brickmaking
verb
[with object] To separate and reset (half-dried bricks) at angles to each other in order to complete the drying process.
Origin
Early 19th century. Origin unknown.