Coyish

/ˈkɔɪ.ɪʃ/ adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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

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"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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