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shinty

Syllabification: (shin·ty)
Pronunciation: /ˈSHin(t)ē/

Definition of shinty

noun (plural shinties)

  • a Scottish game resembling field hockey, played by two teams of twelve with curved sticks and a leather-covered cork ball.

Origin:

mid 18th century (earlier as shinny): apparently from the cry shin ye, shin you, shin t' ye, used in the game, of unknown origin

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