First Known Use: 13th century
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shiel
noun \ˈshēl\
Definition of SHIEL
chiefly Scottish : shieling
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Origin of SHIEL
Middle English (northern dialect) schele; probably akin to OldFrisian skiāle stable, Old Norse skjōl shelter
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