The word "shavie" is a variation of the word "shave", which means to cut off hair or beard with a razor or similar tool. The spelling of "shavie" is pronounced as /ʃeɪvi/, with the "sh" sound followed by the long "a" sound, and the "v" sound ending with the "ee" sound. This word is not commonly used in modern English, but can still be found in some dialects and old-fashioned literature.