First Known Use: 13th century
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coward
noun cow·ard \ˈkau̇(-ə)rd\
: someone who is too afraid to do what is right or expected : someone who is not at all brave or courageous
Full Definition of COWARD
: one who shows disgraceful fear or timidity
— coward adjective
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Origin of COWARD
Middle English, from Anglo-French cuard, from cue, coe tail, from Latin cauda
Coward
biographical name Cow·ard \ˈkau̇(-ə)rd\
Definition of COWARD
Sir Noël Peirce 1899–1973 Eng. actor & dram.
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coward
noun cow·ard \ˈkau̇-ərd\
Definition of COWARD for Kids
: a person who shows shameful fear
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