nesh
Britishadjective
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sensitive to the cold
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timid or cowardly
Etymology
Origin of nesh
from Old English hnesce; related to Gothic hnasqus tender, soft; of obscure origin
Example Sentences
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“His missus were always a poor, nesh ’ooman,” returned Pucklechurch.
From The Carbonels by W. S. (Walter S.) Stacey
But I knew blind folks must not be nesh about using their tongues, so says I, 'Jem Wilson, is that you?'
From Mary Barton by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
I'm not nesh mysel' when I'm put out.
From North and South by Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell
"No, tha'd drop down stiff, as dead as a door-knob, wi' thy nesh sides."
From Sons and Lovers by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
They a bit nesh, you know,' he concluded to me.
From England, My England by D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence
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