"maalin" meaning in Scots

See maalin in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: maalins [plural]
Etymology: Inherited from Middle English merlioun. Etymology templates: {{glossary|Inherited}} Inherited, {{inh|sco|enm|merlioun|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Middle English merlioun, {{inh+|sco|enm|merlioun}} Inherited from Middle English merlioun Head templates: {{head|sco|noun|||plural|maalins|||||cat2=|cat3=|head=}} maalin (plural maalins), {{sco-noun}} maalin (plural maalins)
  1. (Shetland) a hawk, especially the merlin, sparrow hawk or kestrel Tags: Shetland

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