shay

Definition

A chaise.

Etymology

A back-formation from chaise (originally from French), with the /z/ of that word taken as the plural ending -s.

Example Sentences

• "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."