poltroon

Meanings

• noun

  A cowardly or contemptible person.

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Pronunciation

1. /pɒlˈtɹuːn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

craven , dastard

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Variants

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poltroon , poltroons

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Etymology

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Originally, a knight who would not fight, from Italian poltrone, meaning 'rump' or 'cowardly person'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'poltroon' was first used in English literature in the 16th century.

2. The word is derived from the Italian word 'poltrone', meaning 'rump' or 'cowardly person'.

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Related Concepts

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1. coward: A person who lacks courage or is overly fearful.

2. contemptible: Deserving scorn or contempt; mean or base.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'poltroon' has been used to describe cowardly or contemptible characters, such as in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar'. In modern usage, it is often used as an insult.

How to Memorize "poltroon"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person cowering in fear or avoiding a fight.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a cowardly knight refusing to fight.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the rhyme: 'Poltroon, a cowardly knight, runs away from the fight'.

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