A loanword from a Semitic meaning “dwelling.” Compare Arabic س ك ن (s-k-n) and Hebrew iktשכן wiktionary
Slavuta had lost its final battle.
“Rav Meir Shapiro introduced the idea of Daf Yomi. And in its initial form, it too included tractate Shkalim. But which version? Would the Agudah sponsored program adopt the litvisha Romm of 21 blatt, or the Chassidish of 14 blatt?” theYeshivaWorld