What does shieling mean?
Shieling means An area of summer pasture used for cattle, sheep etc..
Shieling
/ˈʃiːlɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
An area of summer pasture used for cattle, sheep etc..
Definitions by Sense
- An area of summer pasture used for cattle, sheep etc.
- A shepherd's hut or shack.
Example Sentences
The cattle at Mosfell were kept in a shieling, and Thordis stayed there while the Thing took place.
And what are twenty beds, when all the drovers, And all the shieling herdsmen from Bengorach, Must have a lair provided for the night.
Cabins and shielings had been torn down and burned.
Synonyms for shieling
Antonyms for shieling
Related Words
Word Forms
- shielings
- shealing
- sheeling
- shielin
- sheilin
- sheiling
- sheelin
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for shieling?
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How do you use shieling in a sentence?
The cattle at Mosfell were kept in a shieling, and Thordis stayed there while the Thing took place.
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