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lodberrie

nounplace

Lerwick waterfront house built over sea

An 18th-century Lerwick waterfront house built over the sea, combining a pier, courtyard, storage space and living quarters.

Example in use

We hae auld nets in da lodberrie.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/LOHD-BEH-ree/

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Origin & context

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