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Coy (3)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Coy, v. i. 1. To behave with reserve or coyness; to shrink from approach or familiarity.

Thus to coy it,

With one who knows you too!

Rowe.

2. To make difficulty; to be unwilling.

If he coyed

To hear Cominius speak, I 'll keep at home.

Shak.