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Shinty

usgb/ˈʃɪnti/Volume
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Scottish OriginPlay
Shinty is a traditional Scottish sport, thus commonly discussed in Scottish cultural contexts. SlideDuring our trip to Scotland, we watched a local shinty match.
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Sport JargonPlay
Terms related to shinty are often unique to the game, like 'caman' for the stick used. SlideHe expertly swung his caman, scoring a goal in shinty.
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Not Ice HockeyPlay
Don't confuse shinty with ice hockey, despite some similarities in gameplay. SlideShinty is widely played on grass, not ice like ice hockey.