shewel

noun

shew·​el

ˈshüəl

plural -s

archaic

: scarecrow

especially : one made of feathers tied to a string

Word History

Etymology

back-formation from Middle English sheules, sheweles; akin to Middle Low German schūwelse scarecrow, Middle High German schiusel scarecrow, Old High German sciuhen to scare off, Old English scēoh shy

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