Meaning of poltroon in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /pɑlˈtrun/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    poltroon

    Definitions

    1. characterized by complete cowardliness

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    poltroon

    Etymology

    early 16th century: from French poltron, from Italian poltrone, perhaps from poltro‘sluggard’

    Definitions

    1. an abject coward

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