An obsolete Scottish term for an awl — the small pointed tool used for piercing leather or other materials.
An obsolete Scottish term for an awl — the small pointed tool used for piercing leather or other materials. The word survives in Scottish dialect dictionaries and historical texts but is no longer in active use. Related to the cobbling and leatherworking trade vocabulary of older Scotland.
The cobbler kept his elshin tucked behind his ear while he examined the boot.
"elshin" means: An obsolete Scottish term for an awl — the small pointed tool used for piercing leather or other materials. The word survives in Scottish di.... This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
"elshin" means: An obsolete Scottish term for an awl — the small pointed tool used for piercing leather or other materials. The word survives in Scottish di.... This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
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"elshin" means: An obsolete Scottish term for an awl — the small pointed tool used for piercing leather or other materials. The word survives in Scottish di.... Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (obsolete) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in
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(Scotland, obsolete) An awl.
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