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dellin

nounplace

small plot set aside for crops

A small plot within a yard or field set aside for a particular crop, sometimes allotted to a neighbour.

Example in use

A'll lat ye hae the dellin for yer tatties.

Pronunciation

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/DEL-in/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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