sheading

/ ˈʃiːdɪŋ /

noun

1. any of the six subdivisions of the Isle of Man

Word History and Origins

Origin of sheading¹

variant of shedding; see shed ²

Example Sentences

Sheading, shē′ding, n. one of the six divisions or districts of the Isle of Man.

From Project Gutenberg

Then the coroner of the premier sheading, Glenfaba, recited the same titles in Manx.

From Project Gutenberg

Then the Coroner of the premier sheading began to recite the same titles in Manx.

From Project Gutenberg