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   sheila

   /ˈʃiːlə/

   noun

   • 1. a girl or woman. informal Australian, New Zealand

   Word Origin mid 19th century (originally as shaler): of unknown origin, later assimilated to the given name Sheila.

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   What is the meaning of the name Sheila?

   • Sheila is an Irish form of the name Cecilia, which originates in Latin language and means "blinded". It was the most popular name in the 1940s. The name Sheila itself is of Gaelic origin and has a different meaning in Australian English slang, which is a derogatory expression for a woman.

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   What does Sheila mean in Irish Australia?

   • This reviewer would have liked to have learnt more about the internal dynamics of the Irish communities and about the Irish women—there are many Paddies but few Sheilas in O'Farrell's Irish Australia. 2. More generally: a girl or young woman. Also: a girlfriend; a female romantic or sexual partner.

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   Who is Sheila?

   • Vessel SHEILA is a Bulk Carrier, Registered in Marshall Is. Discover the vessel's particulars, including capacity, machinery, photos and ownership. Get the details of the current Voyage of SHEILA including Position, Port Calls, Destination, ETA and Distance travelled - IMO 9730244, MMSI 538008574, Call sign V7A2528

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   Why are Australian women called Sheila?

   • There is a common misconception that all Australian women are named Sheila. This is not true. The term 'Sheila' is a common name in Australia, but it is not a legal requirement for Australian women to be named Sheila.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHEILA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Sheila is an informal word for a girl or a woman, used in Australian English. Find out how to pronounce it and see translations in Chinese and other languages.

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     SHEILA meaning: 1. a girl or a woman 2. a girl or a woman....

   • Sheila in Traditional Chinese

     sheila translate: 少女；女人. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Znaczenie Sheila, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     sheila definicja: 1. a girl or a woman 2. a girl or a woman....

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     SHEILA translate: 少女;女人. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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     SHEIKHDOM definition: 1. an area of land or a country ruled...

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   Sheila is a noun that means a girl or young woman in Australia and New Zealand. It may be derived from a female given name. See synonyms, examples, word history and related articles.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › sheilaSHEILA Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Sheila is a noun that can mean a girl or young woman, or a female given name, form of Celia. Learn about its origin, usage, and example sentences from various sources.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHEILA definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   sheila in British English. (ˈʃiːlə ) noun. Australian and New Zealand old-fashioned an informal word for girl, woman. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word origin. C19: from the girl's name Sheila.

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   Sheila is a noun that can mean a young Irishwoman, a girl or a girlfriend, especially in Australian and New Zealand slang. Learn about its etymology, pronunciation and examples from the Oxford English Dictionary.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › sheilaSheila Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

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   Sheila is a noun or a pronoun that can mean a girl, young woman, or a woman. It is also a feminine name derived from Cecilia. See origin, synonyms, sentences, and similar words.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionsheila noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of sheila noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.