RECREANT


Meaning of RECREANT in English

[ 'rɛkrɪənt ]

archaic

■ adjective

1》 cowardly.

2》 apostate.

■ noun a ~ person.

Derivatives

recreancy noun

~ly adverb

Origin

ME: from OFr., lit. 'surrendering', pres. participle of recroire , from med. L. (se) recredere 'surrender (oneself)'.

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