nesh

/ (nɛʃ) /


adjectivedialect
  1. sensitive to the cold

  2. timid or cowardly

Origin of nesh

1
from 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) Gaskell
  • He 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 Cholmondeley
  • nesh mest hev known him before; he would never trest a stranger so.

    Two Knapsacks | John Campbell
  • I think he'd favour poor Master Eddard if he didn't look so nesh.'