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The origin of the noun is unknown; compare squeegee which is attested later. The verb is probably derived from the noun.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
squilgee
squil·geeToday it means: A tool in the form of a mop or swab, or a blade with a long handle, used for cleaning and/or drying a vessel's deck; a type of squeegee. Full definition →