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sheading

British  
/ ˈʃiːdɪŋ /

noun

  1. any of the six subdivisions of the Isle of Man

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Etymology

Origin of sheading

variant of shedding; see shed ²

Example Sentences

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Then the Coroner of the premier sheading began to recite the same titles in Manx.

From The Manxman A Novel - 1895 by Caine, Hall, Sir

Then the coroner of the premier sheading, Glenfaba, recited the same titles in Manx.

From Legal Lore Curiosities of Law and Lawyers by Various

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