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noun
- 1. an utter coward: archaic, literary "come on, you poltroons!"
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A poltroon is a spiritless coward or a chicken, derived from Middle French and Old Italian words. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words.
Poltroon definition: a wretched coward; craven.. See examples of POLTROON used in a sentence.
A poltroon is a cowardly or contemptible person, or an adjective for something cowardly. Learn the word origin, usage, and synonyms of poltroon from Collins English Dictionary.
A poltroon is an abject or contemptible coward, according to various dictionaries. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of this archaic word, as well as related words and antonyms.
Poltroons have a lack of courage and fortitude. Poltroon is an old-fashioned word for a type of person that exists in every time period: a coward. If you behave in a way that shows no courage or confidence, you're acting like a poltroon.
A poltroon is a person who shows a shameful lack of courage in the face of danger. Find out more about this word, its origin, and its synonyms and antonyms in this online thesaurus.
Definition of poltroon noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
