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ling

nounpeople

Native of the Skerries, Shetland

An informal name for a person born on or living in the Skerries (Shetland); a native or inhabitant of the Skerries.

Example in use

Yon ling kens a' the best spots.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/LING/

Word snapshot

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Origin & context

old norsecurrentaffectionatealso: heather

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