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First published 1971 (SND Vol. VIII).
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SHAEL, n. Also sjel (Jak.). A perch or roost for poultry (Sh. 1908 Jak. (1928), Sh. 1970). [ʃel]Sh. 1898 Shetland News (15 Oct.):
Grovlin' ower da shael i' da dark byre.

[Norw. dial. sjell, hjell, scaffolding, loft, O.N. hjallr, id.]

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