English Explanatory Dictionary

poltroon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An ignoble or total coward; a dastard; a mean-spirited wretch.
adj
  1. Cowardly.

Pronunciation

/pɒlˈtɹuːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-poltroon.wav /pɑlˈtɹun/ /pɔlˈtɹun/ /polˈtɹun/

Word forms

poltroon poltroons poltron more poltroon most poltroon

Etymology

From Middle French poltron, from Italian poltrone.

Synonyms

craven dastard

Derived words

poltroonery poltroonish poltroonism
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