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cowardice definition

cow·ard·ice (ko̵u′ər dis′)

noun

lack of courage; esp., shamefully excessive fear of danger, difficulty, or suffering

Etymology: ME & OFr couardise < couard: see coward

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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