(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:04:50

Shead"ing (?), n. [From AS. scadan, sce�xa0;dan, to separate, divide. See Shed, v. t.]

A tithing, or division, in the Isle of Man, in which there is a coroner, or chief constable. The island is divided into six sheadings.

 

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