Cheskey

/ˈtʃɛski/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or relating to chesil; made of or containing shingle, pebbles, or coarse gravel.

Etymology

From chesil + -ey (suffix forming adjectives), describing something having the quality or appearance of chesil pebbles.

Kelly Says

Coastal regions developed entirely different vocabulary for different types of beaches—'cheskey' represents specialized knowledge passed down among seafarers and fishermen for centuries.

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