Meaning of caitiff in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈkeɪdəf/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    caitiff

    Definitions

    1. despicably mean and cowardly

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    caitiff

    Etymology

    Middle English (denoting a captive or prisoner): from Old French caitif‘captive’, based on Latin captivus‘(person) taken captive’ (see captive)

    Definitions

    1. a cowardly and despicable person

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