Associations to the word «Milksop»

Wiktionary

MILKSOP, noun. A piece of bread sopped in milk.
MILKSOP, noun. (by extension) (pejorative) A weak, easily frightened or ineffectual person.

Dictionary definition

MILKSOP, noun. A timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive.

Wise words

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