Talk:poltroon

The Italian word for easy-chair is "poltrona." Apparently, it has the same derivation as the English word "poltroon", meaning somebody (presumably a man) who is cowardly, lazy, and less than entirely trustworthy. One definition uses the words "mean-spirited wretch." Etymology can be fun. [1] --Ed Poor 16:43, 11 October 2006 (UTC)