English Explanatory Dictionary

shieling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An area of summer pasture used for cattle, sheep etc.
  2. A shepherd's hut or shack.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃiːlɪŋ/

Word forms

shieling shielings shealing sheeling shielin sheilin sheiling sheelin

Etymology

From Scots shiel (“hut”) (from Old Norse skjól (“shelter, cover”)) + -ing. Akin to Danish skjul (“cover”).

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