shet

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

A vulgar pronunciation of shut; also used in England.


Here slouthe brouyte it so aboute,

Fro him that they ben schet withoute.--Gower, MS. quoted by Halliwell.

Hey, mister! said a shop-boy at last, I want to get shut of you, cause we're goin' to shet up.--Neal's Sketches.

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