noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of shellpad. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   A pad made or consisting of shells.

Synonyms

All synonyms

turtletortoise

Etymology

Etymology 1

From earlier shell padde (“tortoise”).

Etymology 2

From shell + pad.

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