shieling

Meaning

1. An area of summer pasture used for cattle, sheep etc.
2. A shepherd's hut or shack.

Synonyms

pasture

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈʃiːlɪŋ/

Etymology

Cognate with Danish: skjul

In summary

From Scots shiel (“hut”) (from Old Norse skjól (“shelter, cover”)) + -ing. Akin to Danish skjul (“cover”).