Booleys

/ˈbuːliz/ noun

Definition

Plural of booley; multiple temporary settlements or shelters used by pastoral herders for seasonal grazing.

Etymology

From booley (Irish/Scottish origin), pluralized with '-s' to indicate multiple locations or seasonal camps.

Kelly Says

Archaeologists can still find the stone remains of ancient booleys in Ireland and Scotland—circular stone foundations proving that seasonal migration shaped European landscape management for 2,000 years.

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