nesh
/ (nɛʃ) /
adjectivedialect
sensitive to the cold
timid or cowardly
Origin of nesh
1from Old English hnesce; related to Gothic hnasqus tender, soft; of obscure origin
Words Nearby nesh
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How to use nesh in a sentence
No, tha'd drop down stiff, as dead as a door-knob, wi' thy nesh sides.
Sons and Lovers | David Herbert Lawrence"They must be nesh folks as is put out with the singing o' birds," replied Emanuel, rather affronted.
The Grey Woman and other Tales | Mrs. (Elizabeth) GaskellHe said he could not speak out before the women folk, but he was noways nesh to pick his words onst he was outside.
Red Pottage | Mary Cholmondeleynesh mest hev known him before; he would never trest a stranger so.
Two Knapsacks | John CampbellI think he'd favour poor Master Eddard if he didn't look so nesh.'
The Pillars of the House, Vol. I (of 2) | Charlotte M. Yonge
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