Where does “coy” come from?
Coy comes from Old French coi, derived from Old French compaignie, which combines Latin com- with Latin quietus, meaning quiet or still, ultimately producing the English sense of shy or modest.
coy (English): Bashful, shy, retiring; Quiet, reserved, modest;...
Definitions
- Bashful, shy, retiring; Quiet, reserved, modest;...
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