The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Shindy \Shin"dy\, n.; pl. Shindies. [Etymol. uncertain; cf.
   Shinney, Shinty.]
   1. An uproar or disturbance; a spree; a row; a riot. [Slang]
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   2. Hockey; shinney. --Bartlett.
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   3. A fancy or liking. [Local, U. S.] --Bartlett.
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