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sheep's gaet

nounnature

narrow path worn by sheep

A narrow path worn in the ground by sheep as they pass one behind another.

Example in use

We gaed alang the sheep's gaet.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/SHEEPS-GAYT/

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