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shieling

Pronunciation: /ˈʃiːlɪŋ/
(also shealing)
Definition of shieling

noun

Scottish
  • a roughly constructed hut used while pasturing animals.
  • an area of pasture.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Scots shiel 'hut' (of unknown origin) + -ing1

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