Shinty
/ˈʃɪnti/
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Scottish Origin
Shinty is a traditional Scottish sport, thus commonly discussed in Scottish cultural contexts. 
During our trip to Scotland, we watched a local shinty match.
Pro Tip 2/3Sport Jargon
Terms related to shinty are often unique to the game, like 'caman' for the stick used. 
He expertly swung his caman, scoring a goal in shinty.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Ice Hockey
Don't confuse shinty with ice hockey, despite some similarities in gameplay. 
Shinty is widely played on grass, not ice like ice hockey.
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