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Borne in the escutcheon with his tail doubled between his legs; -- said of a lion.

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  1. a. Borne in the escutcheon with his tail doubled between his legs; -- said of a lion.
  2. a. Destitute of courage; timid; cowardly.
  3. a. Belonging to a coward; proceeding from, or expressive of, base fear or timidity.
  4. n. A person who lacks courage; a timid or pusillanimous person; a poltroon.
  5. v. t. To make timorous; to frighten.
  6. n. a person who shows fear or timidity
  7. Borne in the escutcheon with his tail doubled between his legs;-- said of a lion.
  8. n:100 n. a person who shows fear or timidity n. English dramatist and actor and composer noted for his witty and sophisticated comedies (1899-1973)