Word Study
sheading
CIDE DICTIONARY
A tithing, or division, in the Isle of Man, in which there is a coroner, or chief constable. The island is divided into six sheadings. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
sheading, n. each of the six administrative divisions of the Isle of Man.
Etymology
SHED(1) + -ING(1)
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