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shimley

nounhome

chimney or smoke stack on house

A chimney or smoke‑stack on a house; the flue that carries smoke from a hearth or stove.

Example in use

Da shimley's full o' soot.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/SHIM-lee/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutralalso: chimney

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