Shetland

Shetland
Shetland1 [shet′lənd]
n.
1.
2. [also s-]
b) a fabric made from Shetland wool
Shetland2 [shet′lənd]
ON Hjaltland
administrative division of NE Scotland, consisting of a group of islands (Shetland Islands) in the Atlantic, northeast of the Orkney Islands: 553 sq mi (1,432 sq km); pop. 23,000
Shetlander
n.

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Shet·land (shĕtʹlənd) n.
1. A fine yarn made from the wool of sheep raised in the Shetland Islands and used for knitting and weaving.
2. A garment, especially a sweater, made of this yarn.
  [After theShetland Islands.]

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(as used in expressions)

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