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shinny1 definition

shinny (s̸hinē)

noun pl. shinnies -·nies

  1. a simple form of hockey, esp. as played by children
  2. the curved stick or club used in this game

Etymology: prob. < shin

intransitive verb shinnied -·nied, shinnying -·ny·ing

to play shinny
Also sp. shinney shin′·ney
shinny2 definition

shinny (s̸hinē)

intransitive verb shinnied -·nied, shinnying -·ny·ing

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