Meaning of caitiff in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈkeɪdəf/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   caitiff

   Definitions

   1. despicably mean and cowardly

   Synonyms

   • cowardly
   • fearful

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