Shetland

/ ˈʃɛtlənd /

noun

Also calledShetland Islands a group of about 100 islands (fewer than 20 inhabited), off the N coast of Scotland, which constitute an island authority of Scotland: a Norse dependency from the 8th century until 1472; noted for the breeding of Shetland ponies, knitwear manufacturing, and fishing; oil-related industries. Administrative centre: Lerwick. Pop: 21 870 (2003 est). Area: 1426 sq km (550 sq miles) Official name (until 1974)Zetland

Capt. Ross sailed from Shetland, on his first voyage for the discovery of the north-west passage.

The Korean ponies are small, fine-coated animals, little larger than Shetland ponies.

A few days later some little Shetland ponies were brought into the barn, and Mappo was placed on the back of one of them.

No boat, save a Shetland skiff, could have been trusted in such a sea.

Many like to use a thread of silk or mercerized crochet-cotton with the Shetland floss or other wool which may be chosen.

April 18, 2024petrichor

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