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shier

1
[ shahy-er ]
/ ˈʃaɪ ər /
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adjective

a comparative of shy1.

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Words nearby shier

Shield of David, Shields, shield-tailed snake, shield volcano, shieling, shier, shiest, shift, shiftable, shift bid, shifter

Definition for shier (2 of 2)

shier2

or shy·er

[ shahy-er ]
/ ˈʃaɪ ər /

noun

a horse having a tendency to shy.

Origin of shier

2
First recorded in 1820–30; shy1 + -er1
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Words related to shier

reticent, wary, cautious, diffident, demure, hesitant, introverted, fearful, nervous, humble, bashful, coy, modest, sheepish, circumspect, apprehensive, self-effacing, suspicious, timid, afraid

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British Dictionary definitions for shier (1 of 2)

shier1
/ (ˈʃaɪə) /

adjective

a comparative of shy 1

British Dictionary definitions for shier (2 of 2)

shier2

shyer

/ (ˈʃaɪə) /

noun

a horse that shies habitually
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