shae

Middle English

Pronoun

shae

  1. (chiefly Northern dialectal) Alternative form of sche

Scots

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English scho, from Old English scōh (“shoe”). More at shoe.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʃøː/
  • (Central) IPA(key): /ʃeː/
  • (Northern) IPA(key): /ʃiː/

Noun

shae (plural shuin)

  1. shoe

Usage notes
  • The spelling shae is well established for this word, even though it only accurately reflects the pronunciation of Central Scots.

Verb

shae (third-person singular simple present shaes, present participle shaein, simple past shod, past participle shod)

  1. To give shoes.
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