head-shy
/ˈhɛdˌʃʌɪ/adjective
Of an animal, especially a horse: afraid of or averse to having its head touched.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Milwaukee (Wisconsin) Sentinel. From head + shy.
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