shier
1[ shahy-er ]
/ ˈʃaɪ ər /
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adjective
a comparative of shy1.
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Shield of David, Shields, shield-tailed snake, shield volcano, shieling, shier, shiest, shift, shiftable, shift bid, shifter
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shyer
/ (ˈʃaɪə) /
noun
a horse that shies habitually
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