Cowhearted

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    cowardly

    "The Lady Powis […] patted him with her fan, and called him a cowhearted fellow."

Synonyms

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bonelesschickenchicken-heartedcowardlycravendastardly

Example

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"The Lady Powis […] patted him with her fan, and called him a cowhearted fellow."

Etymology

From cow + hearted.

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