shies


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shies 1

 (shīz)
v.
Third person singular present tense of shy1.
n.
Plural of shy1.

shies 2

 (shīz)
v.
Third person singular present tense of shy2.
n.
Plural of shy2.
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You should never whip a horse for shying; he shies because he is frightened, and you only frighten him more and make the habit worse.' So I suppose all men don't do so.
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He shies at every thing he comes across, with the utmost impartiality.
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