coward
/ˈkaʊəd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: cowards
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A person who lacks courage.
Noun
Examples
Near-synonyms: big baby, baby
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Cowardly.
Adjective
Examples
It is a coward and servile humour, for a man to disguise and hide himselfe under a maske, and not dare to shew himselfe as he is.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Borne in the escutcheon with his tail doubled between his legs.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “coward” mean?
A person who lacks courage.
Is “coward” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.