English Explanatory Dictionary

coistril

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An inferior groom or lad employed by an esquire to carry the knight's arms and other necessaries; a coistrel.
  2. A mean, paltry fellow; a coward.

Word forms

coistril coistrils coistrel coystrel coystril

Etymology

Probably from Old French coustillier (“groom or lad”). Compare custrel.

Synonyms

coward and Thesaurus:villain
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