Shay

Definitions

1. A chaise.
   archaic
2. A surname from Irish.
3. A geared steam locomotive, patented by Ephraim Shay.
4. A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
5. A diminutive of the male given name Seamus.

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Examples

“The poſt-ſhay ſhall be at the door by ſix o'clock in the morning; and if Miſs Fanny does not get⟳ into it, vvhy I vvill, and ſo there's an end⟳ of the matter⟳.”

“Master sent me over with the shay-cart, to carry⟳ your luggage up to the house. He’d ha’ sent some saddle-horses, but he thought you’d rather walk⟳, being a cold day.”

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