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Shelta (s̸hel)

noun

a traditional jargon, based on Irish Gaelic, spoken as by tinkers in some parts of Ireland and England

Etymology: earlier sheldru, shelter < ? OIr bēlre, speech

Browse dictionary entries near Shelta

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  6. sheller
  7. -shelled
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  1. shelter
  2. shelter tent
  3. shelterbelt
  4. sheltered
  5. sheltered workshop
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