poltroon
noun
a wretched coward; craven.
poltroonery
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a word derived from
poltroon.
Example Sentences
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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
He would have added words, but dreaded getting words back that might rake up old scores, as when they last met at Hollymead, exposing his poltroonery.
From No Quarter! by Mayne Reid
The singular confession of a man who regretted his impertinence because he discovered his adversary was a better swordsman, would, under any other code or in any other country, have argued poltroonery.
From Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II by Charles James Lever
I had made the wife see the husband's craven poltroonery, and the husband the wife's heart infidelity; and I let them live for their mutual distrust and punishment.
From By Right of Sword by Arthur W. (Arthur Williams) Marchmont
My prudence appeared to me the merest poltroonery, my remark about 'begging' the most finicking absurdity, my failure to accept Ted's offer the most reckless and offensive stupidity.
From The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography by A. J. (Alec John) Dawson
