coward

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Old French coart, cuard ( > French couard), from coe (“‘tail’”) (from Latin cauda) + -ard. The reference seems to be to an animal "turning tail", or having its tail between its legs.

[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkaʊəd/

[edit] Noun

coward (plural cowards)

1. A person who lacks courage.

[edit] Synonyms

• chicken
• See also Wikisaurus:coward

[edit] Derived terms

• cowardly
• cowardice

[edit] Translations