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shinty / ˈʃɪntɪ/, shinny / ˈʃɪnɪ/ ( -ties, -nies)

a simple form of hockey of Scottish origin played with a ball and sticks curved at the lower end
the stick used in this game

( -ties, -tying, -tied) ( -nies, -nying, -nied)(intransitive)

to play shinty

Etymology: 17th Century: possibly from Scottish Gaelic sinteag a pace, bound

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