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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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
He said he could not speak out before the women folk, but he was noways nesh to pick his words onst he was outside.
From Red Pottage by Cholmondeley, Mary
Among others are these words: chapellin', chanch, coxy, corchey, dawnin', fettle, franzy, gell, megrim, nattering, nesh, overrun, queechy, plash.
From George Eliot; a Critical Study of Her Life, Writings & Philosophy by Cooke, George Willis
They a bit nesh, you know,' he concluded to me.
From England, My England by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)
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
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