'Poltroon' definitions:

Definition of 'poltroon'

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adjective
Characterized by complete cowardliness
noun
An abject coward [syn: poltroon, craven, recreant]

Definition of 'Poltroon'

From: GCIDE
  • Poltroon \Pol*troon"\, n. [F. poltron, from It. poltrone an idle fellow, sluggard, coward, poltro idle, lazy, also, bed, fr. OHG. polstar, bolstar, cushion, G. polster, akin to E. bolster. See Bolster.] An arrant coward; a dastard; a craven; a mean-spirited wretch. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Poltroon'

From: GCIDE
  • Poltroon \Pol*troon"\, a. Base; vile; contemptible; cowardly. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'poltroon'

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