Definition

A building or shelter used for keeping cattle or livestock.

Example

The farmer built a new shippon to house his cows during the winter.

Conversation

Have you seen the new shippon they built on the farm?

Yeah, it looks really nice and spacious for the cattle.

I heard they're planning to add more animals soon.

That would be great! A bigger shippon means more room for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'shippon' originates from Old English 'sceap' (meaning sheep) and 'pun' (meaning enclosure or pen). A shippon is therefore an enclosure for sheep, specifically a barn or shed where sheep are kept.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'sheep' ('sceap') being kept in an 'enclosure' ('pun') — that's why a shippon is a place where sheep are housed.

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