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Shetland wool

American  

noun

  1. the fine wool undercoat pulled by hand from Shetland sheep.

  2. thin, loosely twisted wool yarn for knitting or weaving.

Shetland wool British  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Shetland wool

First recorded in 1780–90

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