stalky a also stalkish, sterriky* [phonetics unavailable]. DINNEEN stailceach 'stubborn.' Of a horse or person, stubborn, obstinate; STIRTY.
1968 DILLON 156 I wouldn't buy that foal because the mare was stalky... Years ago, Larry had an old sterriky horse. P 191-73 Stalkish-morose, obstinate, sulky.
