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simmermal

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Shetland name for 3 April

Traditional Shetland name for 3 April, held as the start of summer and believed to forecast the weather for the coming season.

Example in use

We aye leuk at the lift on simmermal.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/SIM-er-mal/

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Origin & context

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