| Word | poltroon |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. (archaic) An utter coward. |
| Sentence | ‘You seem to think, madam,’ replied Denis, ‘that I stand much in fear of death.’ ‘Oh, no, no,’ she said, ‘I see you are no poltroon.’ |
| Source | “The Sire de Maletroit's Door,” Stories to Remember, p.214 |
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