poltroon
noun
a wretched coward; craven.
poltroonery
-
a word derived from
poltroon.
Example Sentences
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Stanley was very much moved by this generous offer and the anxiety of the king to make amends for Lamboozi's poltroonery and thieving conduct.
From Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa A Graphic Account of the Several Expeditions of Henry M. Stanley into the Heart of the Dark Continent by Joel Tyler Headley
Whether justly or unjustly, the poltroonery of the Franc-Taupin became proverbial, as evidenced by the favorite song of Bridget's brother.
From The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by Eug?ne Sue
Still he hesitated, though he told himself that it was not by boggling at trifles that men arrived at great ends--nor by poltroonery.
From Ovington's Bank by Stanley J. Weyman
It might turn out a fortunate piece of poltroonery, if Dr. Nash contrived to break the ice for her with the other old sister.
From When Ghost Meets Ghost by William Frend De Morgan
Coconnas, an Italian, instead of inviting contempt for his poltroonery, inspires aversion for his crimes.
From History of the Rise of the Huguenots Volume 2 by Henry Martyn Baird
