shier

¹

[ shahy-er ]

adjective

1. a comparative of shy ¹.

shier

²

or shy·er

[ shahy-er ]

noun

1. a horse having a tendency to shy.

shier

¹

/ ˈʃaɪə /

noun

1. a horse that shies habitually

shier

²

/ ˈʃaɪə /

adjective

1. See shy
   a comparative of shy 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of shier¹

First recorded in 1820–30; shy ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

John Kelsey is 47, taller and slighter and shier, with cropped hair and a tendency to withdraw under his baseball cap.

From The Daily Beast

After this the Germans unfortunately became very much shier, and the bags fell off considerably.

From Project Gutenberg

Captain Shier's squadron of the First, supported the Fifth with much spirit.

From Project Gutenberg

They were much shier than the hartebeest and zebra, and upon seeing our approach would be the first to run away.

From Project Gutenberg

He was really a fine shier, and his dribbling powers beyond dispute.

From Project Gutenberg

Nagkadula ang mga ungguy sukad napusilan ug usa, The monkeys are becoming shier now that one of them was shot.

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