Shaft, in mining; a narrow, deep perpendicular pit.
Shafts of a carriage, are two poles joined together with cross bars, by which the hind horse guides the carriage, and supports the fore part of the shafts; the hind part turning round an iron bolt.
Shaft-bars, are two pieces of wood to fasten the hind ends of the shafts together, into which they are pinned with wooden pins.
SHALLIE, Ind. The same as batty, which signifies rice in the husk.
SHAMROCK. The Irish word for trefoil, clover, or three leafed grass. It is worn by the Irish in their hats on the 17th of March, St. Patrick’s day.
SHANK. The long part of any instrument.
SHAROCK, Ind. A silver coin, equal in value to about one shilling.
SHAUMIARIS, Ind. A canopy of cotton cloth.
SHAW, Ind. A king.
SHAWZADA, Ind. The king’s son.