faint heart never won fair maiden
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of faint heart never won fair lady
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “faint heart never won fair maiden” mean?
Synonym of faint heart never won fair lady
Is “faint heart never won fair maiden” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.