shay

noun

ˈshā

chiefly dialectal

: chaise sense 1

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Etymology

back-formation from chaise, taken as plural

First Known Use

1717, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shay was in 1717

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shay

noun

ˈshā

chiefly dialect

: a two-wheeled carriage

especially : chaise sense 1

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