Definition of coy

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Coy (v. i.) To behave with reserve or coyness; to shrink from approach or familiarity.

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Coyness :: Coyness (n.) The quality of being coy; feigned o/ bashful unwillingness to become familiar; reserve.
Coyote :: Coyote (n.) A carnivorous animal (Canis latrans), allied to the dog, found in the western part of North America; -- called also prairie wolf. Its voice is a snapping bark, followed by a prolonged, shrill howl..
Coyly :: Coyly (adv.) In a coy manner; with reserve.
Coy :: Coy (a.) Shrinking from approach or familiarity; reserved; bashful; shy; modest; -- usually applied to women, sometimes with an implication of coquetry..
Coy :: Coy (a.) Quiet; still.
Fowl :: Fowl (v. i.) To catch or kill wild fowl, for game or food, as by shooting, or by decoys, nets, etc..
Coypu :: Coypu (n.) A South American rodent (Myopotamus coypus), allied to the beaver. It produces a valuable fur called nutria..
Coy :: Coy (a.) Soft; gentle; hesitating.
Decoy-men :: Decoy-men (pl. ) of Decoy-ma.
Lure :: Lure (n.) Any enticement; that which invites by the prospect of advantage or pleasure; a decoy.
Coy :: Coy (v. t.) To allure; to entice; to decoy.
Drill :: Drill (v. t.) To entice; to allure from step; to decoy; -- with on.
Bonnet :: Bonnet (n.) An accomplice of a gambler, auctioneer, etc., who entices others to bet or to bid; a decoy..
Danger :: Danger (n.) Coyness; disdainful behavior.
Perchant :: Perchant (n.) A bird tied by the foot, to serve as decoy to other birds by its fluttering..
Coystrel :: Coystrel (n.) Same as Coistril.
Coyed :: Coyed (imp. & p. p.) of Co.
Decoy :: Decoy (n.) A place into which wild fowl, esp. ducks, are enticed in order to take or shoot them..
Bel-accoyle :: Bel-accoyle (n.) A kind or favorable reception or salutation.
Maiden :: Maiden (v. t.) To act coyly like a maiden; -- with it as an indefinite object.
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