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    This four letter word had its debut in a 19th century novel by a woman best known for a biography of a 'Bronte' sister. A controversial 20th century English novelist used it most frequently, and it was popularized by a film with the main plot concerning stripping. It is described as a word with no similar or interchangeable meaning, yet one dictionary refers it to 'feeling the temperatures' and another to 'being rather delicate'. What is it?

    Question #78948. Asked by peasypod. (Apr 16 07 5:57 PM)


    lanfranco

    		I think this must be "nesh," used by Elizabeth Gaskell and D.H. Lawrence:


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nesh

    Apr 16 07, 6:12 PM
    peasypod

    		Tis nesh, and shall I suggest a Golden Vitello Mare Monte for you?

    Apr 16 07, 6:17 PM
    lanfranco

    		With prawns? I'll take it.

    Apr 16 07, 6:27 PM

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