shieling

== English == === Alternative forms === shealing, sheeling, shielin, sheilin, sheiling, sheelin === Etymology === From Scots shiel (“hut”) (from Old Norse skjól (“shelter, cover”)) +‎ -ing. Akin to Danish skjul (“cover”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈʃiːlɪŋ/ Rhymes: -iːlɪŋ === Noun === shieling (plural shielings) An area of summer pasture used for cattle, sheep etc. A shepherd's hut or shack. ==== Quotations ==== For quotations using this term, see Citations:shealing. === References === === Anagrams === sheiling