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holm

nounplace

small low-lying islet near shore

a small island or islet, typically low-lying and lying close to a larger island or the shore

Example in use

Da bairns gaed oot tae da holm.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/HOHM/

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Origin & context

old norsecurrentneutral

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