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Definition of Poltroonery
1. Noun. Abject pusillanimity.
Definition of Poltroonery
1. n. Cowardice; want of spirit; pusillanimity.
Definition of Poltroonery
1. Noun. Cowardice; want of spirit; pusillanimity. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Poltroonery
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Poltroonery
Literary usage of Poltroonery
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Tales of a Grandfather by Walter Scott (1835)
"Fatal Results of this Man's poltroonery, want of Skill, and probable ^Treachery.
BUONAPARTE, Consul, had affected to give a direct testimony of his desire ..."
2. The Illustrated Life of Washington: Giving an Account of His Early by Joel Tyler Headley (1860)
"... Brtish at Kip's Bay—poltroonery of the Americans and rage of Washmgton—His
severe Order of the Day—Remarks on this Conduct of Washington—Narrow Escape ..."
3. Life of Napoleon Buonaparte: With a Preliminary View of the French Revolution by Walter Scott (1843)
"... in Vim —Issues a formidable Declaration on the 16th October-—and surrenders
on the following day—Fatal Results of this Man's poltroonery, want of Skill, ..."
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