shieling

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Etymology

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

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