shinties
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shinty — n [U] a traditional Scottish game, similar to field hockey. The sticks used (also called shinties) are shorter and thicker than those used in hockey, and the game is faster, since the ball is often hit when it is in the air. It is mainly played… … Universalium
shinty — noun (plural shinties) a Scottish twelve a side game resembling hockey, played with curved sticks and taller goalposts and derived from hurling. Origin C18 (earlier as shinny): appar. from the cry shin ye, shin you, shin t ye, used in the game,… … English new terms dictionary
shinty — /ˈʃɪnti/ (say shintee) noun (plural shinties) 1. a simple variety of hockey, played with a ball or the like and clubs curved at one end. 2. the club used. –verb (i) (shintied, shintying) 3. to play shinty. 4. to drive the ball at shinty. Also,… …
