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Webster 1913 Edition


Shyness

Shy′ness

,
Noun.
The quality or state of being shy.
[Written also
shiness
.]
Frequency in heavenly contemplation is particularly important to prevent a
shyness
bewtween God and thy soul.
Baxter.
Syn. – Bashfulness; reserve; coyness; timidity; diffidence. See
Bashfulness
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Shyness

SHY'NESS

,
Noun.
Fear of near approach or of familiarity; reserve; coyness.