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Definitions for: Poltroon
[n] an abject coward
[adj] characterized by complete cowardliness
Webster (1913) Definition: Pol*troon", n. [F. poltron, from It. poltrone an idle
fellow, sluggard, coward, poltro idle, lazy, also, bed, fr.
OHG. polstar, bolstar, cushion, G. polster, akin to E.
bolster. See Bolster.]
An arrant coward; a dastard; a craven; a mean-spirited
wretch. --Shak.
Pol*troon", a.
Base; vile; contemptible; cowardly.
Synonyms: coward(a), cowardly, craven, fearful, recreant
See Also: coward
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