Hen-hearted

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1
Cowardly; timid. archaic
"They kepe them in theyr holdes, Lyke henherted cokoldes."

Synonyms

boneless chicken chicken-hearted cowardly craven dastardly

Antonyms

doughty lionhearted valiant

Example

"They kepe them in theyr holdes, Lyke henherted cokoldes."

Related phrases

hen-heartedness

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