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sheeld

nounpeople

informal word for a man or companion

an informal term for a man or chap; a person or companion

Example in use

Da sheeld's awa tae fish.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/SHEELD/

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Origin & context

scotscurrentaffectionatealso: shield

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