COWARD, noun [Latin] 1. A person who wants courage to meet danger; a poltroon; a timid or pusillanimous man. A coward does not always escape with disgrace, but sometimes loses his life. 2. In heraldry, a term given to a lion borne in the escutcheon with his tail doubled between his legs. COWARD, adjective 1. Destitute of courage; timid; base; as a coward wretch. 2. Proceeding from or expressive of fear, or timidity; as coward cry; coward joy.
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