"Nesting" meaning in English

See Nesting in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: From Old Norse nes + þing, the ting (assembly) at the ness; there are a few nesses in the area. Etymology templates: {{der|en|non|nes + þing}} Old Norse nes + þing, {{m|nb|ting}} ting, {{m|en|ness}} ness Head templates: {{en-prop}} Nesting
  1. A parish on the east coast of Mainland, Shetland Islands council area, Scotland. Categories (place): Places in Scotland, Places in the Shetland Islands, Scotland Derived forms: North Nesting, South Nesting
    Sense id: en-Nesting-en-name-A2jyO9ip Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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