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Short-sighted, a.

    1. Myopic, purblind, nearsighted.
    2. Inconsiderate, imprudent, indiscreet.

Short-sightedness, n.

    1. Myopy, myopia, nearsightedness.
    2. Imprudence, indiscretion.

Short-witted, a. Unintelligent, shallow, stupid, dull, stolid, foolish, doltish, simple; weak-headed, weak- minded, feeble-minded, half-witted, shallow-brained, dull-witted, blunt-witted.

Shot, n.

    1. Discharge.
    2. Ball, bullet, missile, projectile.
    3. Marksman, shooter.
    4. Range, reach.
    5. Young hog. See Shote.

Shot, a.

    1. Chatoyant, iridescent, irisated.
    2. Interwoven, interspersed, intermingled.

Shote, n. [Written also Shoat, Shoot, Shot.] Pig, young hog.

Shot-free, a. Unpunished, acquitted.

Shoulder, n. Projection, protuberance.

Shoulder-belt, n. Baldric.

Shoulder-blade, n. Shoulder-bone, blade-bone, omoplate, scapula.

Shout, v. n. Exclaim, vociferate, halloo, hollo, holla, cry out.

Shout, n. Halloo, holla, huzza, hoot, loud cry, loud call, outcry, clamor, vociferation, roar.