English Explanatory Dictionary

chay

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chaise (horse-drawn carriage).
noun
  1. The letter ⟨/⟩, which stands for the ch sound /tʃ/, in Pitman shorthand.
name
  1. A surname.

Pronunciation

chā /ˈt͡ʃeɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-chay.wav

Word forms

chay chays

Etymology

From Pitman jay, which it is related to graphically, and the sound it represents.

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