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- English Word Shet Definition To shut.
- English Word Shete Definition To shoot.
- English Word Sheth Definition The part of a plow which projects downward beneath the beam, for holding the share and other working parts; -- also called standard, or post.
- English Word Shetland pony Definition One of a small, hardy breed of horses, with long mane and tail, which originated in the Shetland Islands; a sheltie.
- English Word Shette Definition of Shet
- English Word Shetting Definition of Shet
- English Word Shew Definition See Show.
- English Word Shew Definition Show.
- English Word Shewbread Definition See Showbread.
- English Word Shewel Definition A scarecrow.
- English Word Shewer Definition One who shews. See Shower.
- English Word Shewn Definition p. p. of Shew.
- English Word Shiah Definition Same as Shiite.
- English Word Shiah Definition A member of that branch of the Mohammedans to which the Persians belong. They reject the first three caliphs, and consider Ali as being the first and only rightful successor of Mohammed. They do not acknowledge the Sunna, or body of traditions respecting Mohammed, as any part of the law, and on these accounts are treated as heretics by the Sunnites, or orthodox Mohammedans.
- English Word Shibboleth Definition A word which was made the criterion by which to distinguish the Ephraimites from the Gileadites. The Ephraimites, not being able to pronounce sh, called the word sibboleth. See Judges xii.
- English Word Shibboleth Definition Also in an extended sense.
- English Word Shibboleth Definition Hence, the criterion, test, or watchword of a party; a party cry or pet phrase.
- English Word Shide Definition A thin board; a billet of wood; a splinter.
- English Word Shie Definition See Shy, to throw.
- English Word Shied Definition imp. & p. p. of Shy.