"startish" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Forms: more startish [comparative], most startish [superlative]
Etymology: From start + -ish. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|start|ish}} start + -ish Head templates: {{en-adj}} startish (comparative more startish, superlative most startish)
  1. (archaic, colloquial) Easily startled; skittish or shy (said especially of a horse.) Tags: archaic, colloquial Synonyms: startful
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