probably from Sheila, female given name
circa 1914, in the meaning defined above
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“Sheila.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sheila. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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