diffidence
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Diffidence is rarely an attribute of Hussars, and Jim was not without experience of women.
From Belles and Ringers by Smart, Hawley
Diffidence ran trembling along Mrs. Meyerburg's voice, as if she dared not venture too far upon a day blessed with tasks.
From Every Soul Hath Its Song by Hurst, Fannie
Diffidence is very becoming to young people, and to those who are new to the world.
From The Ladies' Guide to True Politeness and Perfect Manners or, Miss Leslie's Behaviour Book by Leslie, Eliza
It is true indeed, as Feare is oppoſed to Diffidence, Luke 1.
From The Praise of a Godly Woman by Gamon, Hannibal
Ballad: True Diffidence My boy, you may take it from me, That of all the afflictions accurst With which a man's saddled And hampered and addled, A diffident nature's the worst.
From Songs of a Savoyard by Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), Sir
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