SHANGHAIED

Verb

shanghaied

simple past tense and past participle of shanghai

Source: Wiktionary


SHANGHAI

Shang`hai", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Shanghaied; p. pr. & vb. n. Shanghaiing.]

Definition: To intoxicate and ship (a person) as a sailor while in this condition. [Written also shanghae.] [Slang, U.S.]

Shang`hai", n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A large and tall breed of domestic fowl.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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