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coward

cow·ard [ ków ərd ] (plural cow·ards)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. somebody lacking courage: somebody regarded as fearful and uncourageous

2. bully: somebody who harms or attacks people who are weaker or unable to defend themselves

3. anonymous enemy: somebody who anonymously harms those who cannot defend themselves

[13th century. < Old French cuard< Latin cauda "tail"]
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