2. The skin of various small sharks and other fishes when having small, rough, bony scales. The dogfishes of the genus Scyllium furnish a large part of that used in the arts.
SHAGREEN; SHAGREENED
Sha*green", Sha*greened" a.
1. Made or covered with the leather called shagreen. "A shagreen case of lancets." T. Hook.
2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Covered with rough scales or points like those on shagreen.
SHAH
Shah, n. Etym: [Per. shah a king, sovereign, prince. Cf. Checkmate,
Chess, Pasha.]
Defn: The title of the supreme ruler in certain Eastern countries, especially Persia. [Written also schah.] Shah Nameh. Etym: [Per., Book of Kings.] A celebrated historical poem written by Firdousi, being the most ancient in the modern Persian language. Brande & C.
SHAHIN
Sha*hin", n. Etym: [Ar. shahin.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: A large and swift Asiatic falcon (Falco pregrinator) highly valued in falconry.
SHAIK
Shaik, n.