Definition of shin

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Shin (v. i.) To run about borrowing money hastily and temporarily, as for the payment of one's notes at the bank..

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Exquisite :: Exquisite (a.) Carefully selected or sought out; hence, of distinguishing and surpassing quality; exceedingly nice; delightfully excellent; giving rare satisfaction; as, exquisite workmanship..
Squeteague :: Squelch (n.) A heavy fall, as of something flat; hence, also, a crushing reply..
Outshine :: Outshine (v. i.) To shine forth.
Famishing :: Famishing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Famis.
Fly :: Fly (v. i.) A hook dressed in imitation of a fly, -- used for fishing..
Noctiluca :: Noctiluca (n.) That which shines at night; -- a fanciful name for phosphorus.
Dissolving :: Dissolving (a.) Melting; breaking up; vanishing.
Skirmishing :: Skirmishing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Skirmis.
Balmy :: Balmy (a.) Having the qualities of balm; odoriferous; aromatic; assuaging; soothing; refreshing; mild.
Drop :: Drop (n.) To cause to fall in one portion, or by one motion, like a drop; to let fall; as, to drop a line in fishing; to drop a courtesy..
Languishing :: Languishing (a.) Amorously pensive; as, languishing eyes, or look..
Bluff :: Bluff (v. t.) To frighten or deter from accomplishing a purpose by making a show of confidence in one's strength or resources; as, he bluffed me off..
Phosphorescent :: Phosphorescent (a.) Shining with a phosphoric light; luminous without sensible heat.
Modest :: Modest (a.) Restraining within due limits of propriety; not forward, bold, boastful, or presumptious; rather retiring than pushing one's self forward; not obstructive; as, a modest youth; a modest man..
Quarter :: Quarter (v. t.) Treatment shown by an enemy; mercy; especially, the act of sparing the life a conquered enemy; a refraining from pushing one's advantage to extremes..
Liveryman :: Liveryman (n.) A freeman of the city, in London, who, having paid certain fees, is entitled to wear the distinguishing dress or livery of the company to which he belongs, and also to enjoy certain other privileges, as the right of voting in an election for the lord mayor, sheriffs, chamberlain, etc..
Crushing :: Crushing (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Crus.
Extenuation :: Extenuation (n.) The act of axtenuating or the state of being extenuated; the act of making thin, slender, or lean, or of palliating; diminishing, or lessening; palliation, as of a crime; mitigation, as of punishment..
Shinty :: Shinty (n.) A Scotch game resembling hockey; also, the club used in the game..
Bedash :: Bedash (v. t.) To wet by dashing or throwing water or other liquid upon; to bespatter.
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