Shēad'ing, n.

n. [From A-S. scādan, scēadan, to separate, divide; Goth. skaidan, O. Sax. scēthan, scēthan, scēlen, O. Fries. skētha, skēda, O. H. Ger. skēidan, N. H. Ger. & D. scheiden.] A tithing, or division, in the Isle of Man, in which there is a corner, or chief constable; a riding. The isle is divided into six sheadings.