nesh

/ (nɛʃ) /

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adjective dialect

sensitive to the cold

timid or cowardly

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TAKE JOY IN ACING THIS QUIZ ON “PRIDE” SYNONYMS

Hold your head up high as you embark on this quiz that explores some of the synonyms and meanings of “pride.”

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What does "dignity" mean?

showing self-respect

treating others with kindness

acting selfishly

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Word Origin for nesh

from Old English hnesce; related to Gothic hnasqus tender, soft; of obscure origin

Words nearby nesh

nervy, n.e.s., Nesacaine, Nesbit, nescience, nesh, nesosilicate, ness, Nesselrode, Nessie, nesslerize

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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.'
The Pillars of the House, Vol. I (of 2)|Charlotte M. Yonge