- 1. n. A person or thing that shakes, or by means of which something is shaken. Source: opted
- 2. n. One of a religious sect who do not marry, popularly so called from the movements of the members in dancing, which forms a part of their worship. Source: opted
- 3. n. A variety of pigeon. Source: opted
- 4. n. a member of Christian group practicing celibacy and communal living and common possession of property and separation from the world Source: wordnet
- 5. n. a person who wields power and influence Source: wordnet
- 6. n. a container in which something can be shaken Source: wordnet
- 7. 1. A person or thing that shakes, or by means of which something is shaken. 2. One of a religious sect who do not marry, popularly so called from the movements of the members in dancing, which forms a part of their worship. Note: The sect originated in England in 1747, and came to the United States in 1774, under the leadership of Mother Ann Lee. The Shakers are sometimes nicknamed Shaking Quakers, but they differ from the Quakers in doctrine and practice. They style themselves the "United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing." The sect is now confined in the United States. 3. (Zoöl.) A variety of pigeon. P. J. Selby. Source: webster
- 8. A variety of pigeon. P. J. Selby. Source: adambom
- 9. n:100 n. a person who wields power and influence n. a member of Christian group practicing celibacy and communal living and common possession of property and separation from the world n. a container in which something can be shaken Source: ecdict
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