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Shaysite

noun
Shays·​ite | \ ˈshāˌzīt\
plural -s

Definition of Shaysite

: a sympathizer with or participant in Shays' Rebellion of 1786–87 in Massachusetts brought on by business depression and heavy taxes

History and Etymology for Shaysite

Daniel Shays †1825 American Revolutionary officer and insurrectionary leader + English -ite

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