shako

[Fr. shako, schako, from Hung. csako (pron. shako )=a cap, a shako.] A military head. dre ; it somewhat resembles a truncated cone, having a peak in front and sometimes another behind. It was generally ornamented with a ball or other body in front of the crown. shāk-y, a. [Eng.shak(e); -y.] I. Literally : 1. Disposed to shake or tremble; liable to shake. 2. Loosely put together; ready to come to pieces. 3. Full of shakes or cracks; cracked or split, as timber. II. Fig .: Of questionable integrity, solvency, or ability. *shal-děr, v. i. [Etym. doubtful; cf. shail.] To give way, to come down.