Shetland

noun

Shet·​land ˈshet-lənd How to pronounce Shetland (audio)
1
2
often not capitalized
a
: a lightweight loosely twisted yarn of Shetland wool used for knitting and weaving
b
: a fabric or a garment made from Shetland wool

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of Shetland was in 1836

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Cite this Entry

“Shetland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Shetland. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Geographical Definition

Shetland

geographical name

Shet·​land ˈshet-lənd How to pronounce Shetland (audio)
variants formerly also Zetland
islands of northern Scotland northeast of the Orkney Islands constituting an administrative area; capital Lerwick (on Mainland Island) area 550 square miles (1430 square kilometers), population 23,000
Shetlander noun

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