Associations to the word «Poltroon»

Wiktionary

POLTROON, noun. An ignoble or total coward; a dastard; a mean-spirited wretch.
POLTROON, adjective. Cowardly.

Dictionary definition

POLTROON, noun. An abject coward.
POLTROON, adjective. Characterized by complete cowardliness.

Wise words

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