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shamefast (iou)



shamefast adjective. arch. OE.
[from SHAME noun + FAST adjective.]
Bashful, modest; characterized by or indicating modesty or bashfulness; shy. OE.
= SHAMEFACED 2. ME-M17.
Of or pertaining to the genitals. LME-M16.
shamefastly adverb LME.
shamefastness noun (a) modesty, decency; bashfulness, shyness; (b) a feeling of shame, ashamedness: ME.