White-livered
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Lily-livered; cowardly. archaic
"Some evil fellows said behind his back that Beowulf was white-livered and a slacker."
- 2 Malicious. archaic
- 3 Having a pale look, once thought to be caused by a white liver. archaic
Adjective
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Example
More examples"Some evil fellows said behind his back that Beowulf was white-livered and a slacker."