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shay


shay

noun \ˈshā\

Definition of SHAY

chiefly dialect
: chaise 1

Origin of SHAY

back-formation from chaise, taken as plural
First Known Use: 1717

Other Vehicles Terms

brougham, hansom, litter, skid, sledge, sulky, wain

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