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shavie

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shav·​ie | \ ˈshā-vē How to pronounce shavie (audio) \

Definition of shavie

Scotland
: prank
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some shavie he is alleged to have been involved in while a student at Saint Andrews

First Known Use of shavie

1737, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for shavie

shave (swindle) + -ie

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“Shavie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shavie. Accessed 12 Jun. 2021.

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