STARTLISH

Etymology

Adjective

startlish (comparative more startlish, superlative most startlish)

(colloquial) Easily startled; skittish.

Source: Wiktionary


Star"tlish, a.

Definition: Easily startled; apt to start; startish; skittish; -- said especially of a hourse. [Colloq.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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