Shay

Shay

Shay may refer to:

People named:

* Shay Haley, better known as Shay, a member of funk-rock band N*E*R*D
* Dorothy Shay, was a popular comedic recording artist
* Ephraim Shay, designed the first Shay locomotive and patented the type
* Gene Shay, a representative of Philadelphia's folk music scene

Other things:

* Shay locomotive, a geared steam locomotive often used in logging
* The Shay, the ground of Halifax Town F.C. and Halifax RLFC
* Shay, alternative spelling for "chaise" (carriage)
* One-horse shay, a light, covered two-wheeled carriage for two persons, drawn by a single horse
* Shai, the Egyptian god of fate
* Shay, Egyptian tea


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