Definition of Poltroon. Meaning of Poltroon. Synonyms of Poltroon

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Definition of Poltroon

Poltroon
Poltroon Pol*troon", a. Base; vile; contemptible; cowardly.
Poltroon
Poltroon Pol*troon", n. [F. poltron, from It. poltrone an idle fellow, sluggard, coward, poltro idle, lazy, also, bed, fr. OHG. polstar, bolstar, cushion, G. polster, akin to E. bolster. See Bolster.] An arrant coward; a dastard; a craven; a mean-spirited wretch. --Shak.

Meaning of Poltroon from wikipedia

- Poltroon was a successful event horse ridden by American rider Torrance Watkins. Susie Beckman, of Cincinnati, Ohio, bred her pinto pony mare, Frosty,...
- Handprinted Fabric from 1973–79, and co-founded Poltroon Press with Alastair Johnston in 1975. The Poltroon Press was one of several influential small presses...
- Nashville Review in May 1806, calling Jackson a 'worthless scoundrel, ... a poltroon and a coward.' The political atmosphere in Nashville was heated by ambition...
- an anti-Stalinist, a communist believer and a cynic, a self-publicizing poltroon and a crusty philanthropist, a trouble-maker and a peacemaker, a stimulating...
- courage, and was worthy to command; but that Richard, that coxcomb and poltroon, was surely the basest fellow alive; what is become of that fool?" Cromwell...
- Gulraiz (Shehzad Sheikh) and announces their engagement. Gulraiz is a shy, poltroon and introvert type of person although he loves Maheen deep down inside...
- Trombipulor, Computrons, Rook Da, Thunderpig, Commander Raff, Cast Iron, Poltroon, Ultimate Albedo, Buzzshock, Ultimate Articguana, Plumber Jerry, Cooper...
- At heart the old noble was a good fellow. He would fight bravely when it became necessary, where Shakespeare makes Falstaff a coward and a poltroon. ”...
- Austin, type-cutter, and Richard Turner Austin, wood-engraver. Berkeley: Poltroon Press. ISBN 0918395321. Retrieved 8 February 2017. Eliason, Craig (October...
- Austin, type-cutter, and Richard Turner Austin, wood-engraver. Berkeley: Poltroon Press. ISBN 0918395321. Retrieved 8 February 2017. Trenholm, Sam. "Georgia...
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