Shetland wool

noun

1. the fine wool undercoat pulled by hand from Shetland sheep.
2. thin, loosely twisted wool yarn for knitting or weaving.

Shetland wool

noun

1. a fine loosely twisted wool yarn spun from the fleece of Shetland sheep and used esp for sweaters

Word History and Origins

Origin of Shetland wool¹

First recorded in 1780–90