Coyish
//ˈkɔɪ.ɪʃ// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Somewhat coy.
"He tooke her in his armes, as yet ſo coyiſh to be kiſt / As Mayds that knovv themſelues belou'd and yeeldingly reſiſt."
Example
More examples"He tooke her in his armes, as yet ſo coyiſh to be kiſt / As Mayds that knovv themſelues belou'd and yeeldingly reſiſt."
Etymology
From coy + -ish.
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