POLTROON

poltroon

(adjective) characterized by complete cowardliness

poltroon, craven, recreant

(noun) an abject coward

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

poltroon (plural poltroons)

An ignoble or total coward; a dastard; a mean-spirited wretch.

Synonyms

• (ignoble coward): craven, dastard

Adjective

poltroon (comparative more poltroon, superlative most poltroon)

Cowardly.

Source: Wiktionary

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Pol*troon", n. Etym: [F. poltron, from It. poltrone an idle fellow, sluggard, coward, poltro idle, lazy, also, bed, fr. OHG. polstar, bolstar, cushion, G. polster, akin to E. bolster. See Bolster.]

Definition: An arrant coward; a dastard; a craven; a mean-spirited wretch. Shak.

Pol*troon", a.

Definition: Base; vile; contemptible; cowardly.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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