Sheltersome

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Characterised or marked by sheltering; affording shelter or protection

    ""Come aboord bo, ye' re 'eartily welcome. It's nobbut a scant place, but's sheltersome, and a snaw storm es a snaw storm;" and a pleasant-looking mouth and chin made its appearance to second the invite."

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""Come aboord bo, ye' re 'eartily welcome. It's nobbut a scant place, but's sheltersome, and a snaw storm es a snaw storm;" and a pleasant-looking mouth and chin made its appearance to second the invite."

Etymology

From shelter + -some.

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