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shanghai |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Shanghai \Shang`hai"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Shanghaied}; p. pr & vb n. {Shanghaiing}.] To intoxicate and ship (a person) as a sailor while in this condition. [Written also {shanghae}.] [Slang, U.S.] From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Shanghai \Shang`hai"\, n. (Zo["o]l.) A large and tall breed of domestic fowl. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: Shanghai n : the largest city of China; located in the east on the Pacific; one of the largest ports in the world [syn: {Shanghai}] v : take someone against his will for compulsory service, esp. on board a ship; "The men were shanghaied after ebing drugged" [syn: {impress}] From U.S. Gazetteer (1990) [gazetteer]: Shanghai, VA Zip code(s): 23110
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