/chays/ , n.
1. Mary Ellen , 1887-1973, U.S. educator, novelist, and essayist.
2. Salmon Portland /sal"meuhn/ , 1808-73, U.S. jurist and statesman: secretary of the Treasury 1861-64; Chief Justice of the U.S. 1864-73.
3. Samuel , 1741-1811, U.S. jurist and leader in the American Revolution: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1796-1811.
4. Stuart , 1888-1985, U.S. economist and writer.