Shakes, “in a brace of SHAKES,” i.e., in an instant.
Shakester, or SHICKSTER, a female. Amongst costermongers this term is invariably applied to ladies, or the wives of tradesmen, and females generally, of the classes immediately above them. Amongst Jews the word signifies a woman of shady antecedents. Supposed to be derived from the Hebrew, SHIKTZA. It is generally pronounced “shickser.”
Shaky, said of a person of questionable health, integrity, or solvency; at the Universities, of one not likely to pass his examination.
Shaler, a girl. Corrupt form of Gaelic, CAILLE, a young woman.
Shalley-gonahey, a smock-frock.—Cornish.
Shallow, the peculiar barrow used by costermongers.
Shallow, a weak-minded country justice of the peace.—Shakspeare.
Shallow-cove, a begging rascal, who goes about the country half naked, with the most limited amount of rags upon his person, wearing neither shoes, stockings, nor hat.
Shallow-mot, a ragged woman,—the frequent companion of the SHALLOW-COVE.
Shallows, “to go on the SHALLOWS,” to go half naked.