Cower Definition

kouər
cowered, cowering, cowers
verb
cowered, cowering, cowers
To crouch or huddle up, as from fear or cold.
Webster's New World
To shrink and tremble, as from someone's anger, threats, or blows; cringe.
Webster's New World

(obsolete) To cherish with care.

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Origin of Cower

  • From Middle Low German kuren or from Scandinavian (Icelandic kúra (“to doze”)). Compare German kauern (“to squat”). Unrelated to coward, which is of Latin origin.

    From Wiktionary

  • Middle English couren of Scandinavian origin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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