COWARD


Meaning of COWARD in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkau̇(-ə)rd ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French cuard, from cue, coe tail, from Latin cauda

Date: 13th century

: one who shows disgraceful fear or timidity

• coward adjective

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