Pigeon-hearted

adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
timid, or easily frightened archaic
"I never saw such pigeon-hearted people: What drum? what danger?"

Synonyms

chicken-hearted

Example

"I never saw such pigeon-hearted people: What drum? what danger?"

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