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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Schiel,) Shiel, n. Also: sheill, s(c)heall. [Repr. Gael. sìol seed, progeny, clan.] Only as the first element of a quasi-compound with a proper name: Clan. — a1595 Descr. Isles 429.
His [sc. MacLeod of Lewis] kin are callit Clan Leod, alias callit Sheill Torquill, that is, the offspring of that man namet Torquill. … His [sc. MacLeod of Harris] kin and surname is callit Sheall Tormoyd Ib. 432.
The Ile of Sky … pertenis to Scheall Hutcheoun, that is to say, the offspring of that man callit Hutcheoun 1667 Highland P. II 43.
All the surname of Clanronald both the Shiel Allen and the Shiel Donald m‘Ronald gathered together to the number of 37 boats and great galayes