Maskil (Plural, Maskilim): A title of honor used principally in Italy. The word "maskil," with the meaning of "scholar" or "enlightened man," was used by Isaac Israeli, who died in 1326 ("my colleagues, the maskilim"; "Yesod 'Olam," ii. But in some places "maskil ... (Jewish encyclopedia 1906) [100%] 1906-01-01 [Jewish encyclopedia 1906]