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sixern

nounsea

six oared open fishing boat

an open rowing vessel propelled by six oars, traditionally used for fishing and work in Shetland

Example in use

A'm gaen oot in the sixern the morn

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/SIKS-ern/

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Origin & context

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