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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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 Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn
I think he'd favour poor Master Eddard if he didn't look so nesh.'
From The Pillars of the House, V1 by Yonge, Charlotte Mary
Soft-sided, were silk but to press on her skin, it would cause it to bleed, So delicate-bodied she is and so nesh, as forsooth thou hast seen.
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume II by Payne, John
Now, I'm not above being nesh for other folks myself.
From Victorian Short Stories: Stories of Successful Marriages by Gaskell, Elizabeth Cleghorn
Here are two words with very different titles and claims, nesh and hyppish.
From Society for Pure English, Tract 03 (1920) A Few Practical Suggestions by Society for Pure English
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