coward
coward definition
cow·ard (ko̵u′ərd)
noun
a person who lacks courage, esp. one who is shamefully unable to control fear and so shrinks from danger or trouble
Etymology: ME & OFr couard, coward, lit., with tail between the legs < OFr coue, coe, tail < L cauda, tail
adjective
cowardly
Coward definition
Cow·ard (ko̵u′ərd)
Coward,
Sir Noel (Pierce) 1899-1973; Eng. playwright, actor, and songwriter
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