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   Definition of poltroon noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What is poltroon noun?

   • Definition of poltroon noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary a coward (= a person who lacks courage) The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app Definition of poltroon noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.

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   What does poltron mean?

   • [French poltron, from Old Italian poltrone, coward, idler, perhaps augmentative of poltro, unbroken colt (from Vulgar Latin *pulliter, from Latin pullus, young animal; see pau- in Indo-European roots) or from poltro, bed, lazy .] pol·troon′er·y n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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   Where did the word poltroon come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word poltroon is in the early 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for poltroon is from before 1529, in the writing of John Skelton, poet. poltroon is a borrowing from French. Etymons: French poultron, poltron.

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   Is poltroon a chicken?

   • Poltroon has been used for wimps and cravens for even longer, since the early 16th century at least. And if you remember that chickens are dubbed poultry, you may guess that the birds and the cowards are linked by etymology as well as synonymy.

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   Poltroon definition: a wretched coward; craven.. See examples of POLTROON used in a sentence.

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   poltroon in American English. (pɑlˈtrun ) noun. 1. a thorough coward; craven. adjective. 2. cowardly. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

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   Dictionary definition of poltroon. A person who is characterized by extreme cowardice, timidity, or a complete lack of courage and moral fortitude. "The cowardly poltroon hid behind his friends when confronted by the bullies." Detailed meaning of poltroon.

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   Define poltroon. poltroon synonyms, poltroon pronunciation, poltroon translation, English dictionary definition of poltroon. n. An utter coward. pol·troon′er·y n.

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   There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the word poltroon, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. poltroon is considered derogatory.

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   What does poltroon‎ mean? poltroon ( English) Origin & history. From Middle French poltron, from Italian poltrone. Pronunciation. ( Brit. Eng.) IPA: /pɒlˈtɹuːn/ ( Amer. Eng.) IPA: /pɑlˈtɹun/ Noun. poltroon ( pl. poltroons) An ignoble or total coward; a dastard; a mean-spirited wretch.