shieling

Meaning

Noun

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

Origin

  • From Scots shiel (from Old Norse skjól ("shelter, cover")) -ing.. Akin to Danish skjul ("cover").

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