Shays

[ sheyz ]

noun
  1. Daniel, 1747–1825, American Revolutionary War soldier: leader of a popular insurrection (Shays' Rebellion ) in Massachusetts 1786–87.

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Shays

/ (ʃeɪz) /


noun
  1. Daniel. ?1747–1825, American soldier and revolutionary leader of a rebellion of Massachusetts farmers against the US government (1786–87)

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