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Webster 1913 Edition
Bashful
1.
Abashed; daunted; dismayed.
[Obs.]
2.
Very modest, or modest to excess; constitutionally disposed to shrink from public notice; indicating extreme or excessive modesty; shy;
as, a
. bashful
person, action, expression
Syn. – Diffident; retiring; reserved; shamefaced; sheepish.
Webster 1828 Edition
Bashful
BASH'FUL
,Adj.
1.
Properly, having a downcast look; hence very modest.2.
Modest to excess; sheepish.3.
Exciting shame.50