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6,001 words match “HAN”

SHAN'T n.
A contraction of shall not. [Colloq.]
SHANDRYDAN n.
A jocosely depreciative name for a vehicle. [Ireland]
SHANDYGAFF n.
A mixture of strong beer and ginger beer. [Eng.]
SHANGHAI v. 2 definitions
To intoxicate and ship (a person) as a sailor while in this condition. [Written also shanghae.] [Slang, U.S.]
SHANK n. 14 definitions
See Chank.
SHANKBEER n.
See Schenkbeer.
SHANKED a.
Having a shank.
SHANKER n.
See Chancre.
SHANNY n.
The European smooth blenny (Blennius pholis). It is olive-green with irregular black spots, and without appendages on the head.
SHANTY v. 3 definitions
To inhabit a shanty. S. H. Hammond.
SHEEPSHANK n.
A hitch by which a rope may be temporarily shortened.
SHORT-HANDED a.
Short of, or lacking the regular number of, servants or helpers.
SHORTHAND n.
A compendious and rapid method or writing by substituting characters, abbreviations, or symbols, for letters, words, etc.; short writing; stenography. See Illust. under Phonography.
SINGLE-HANDED a.
Having but one hand, or one workman; also, alone; unassisted.
SINISTER-HANDED a.
Left-handed; hence, unlucky. [Obs.] Lovelace.
SLANG-WHANGER n.
One who uses abusive slang; a ranting partisan. [Colloq. or Humorous] W. Irving.
SLEEVEHAND n.
The part of a sleeve nearest the hand; a cuff or wristband. [Obs.] Shak.
SNAPHANCE n. 2 definitions
A spring lock for discharging a firearm; also, the firearm to which it is attached. [Obs.]
SPINDLE-SHANKED a.
Having long, slender legs. Addison.
SPINDLESHANKS n.
A person with slender shanks, or legs; -- used humorously or in contempt.
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