(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 3:05:54

Shin"ney (?), n. [CF. Shindy.]

The game of hockey; -- so called because of the liability of the players to receive blows on the shin.

Halliwell.

<-- shinny. Same as shin, to climb with hands and feet -->

 

© Webster 1913.

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