coward

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COWARD: Dear boy, I have had no great causes.

From Time Magazine Archive

Not a mere liar, a common thief, a paltry murderer or vulgar parricide—but a COWARD, a blubberer, a baby.

From Snake and Sword A Novel by Wren, Percival Christopher

Turning round with a look of contempt, and in tone and manner expressing the deepest sarcasm, he said,—"YES, I AM A COWARD."

From An Account of Sa-Go-Ye-Wat-Ha, or Red Jacket, and His People, 1750-1830 by Hubbard, John Niles

COWARD, a term of contempt for one who, before danger, pain or trouble, shows fear, whether physical or moral.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various

Across his back was hung a board, about three feet long by one in breadth, on which was inscribed, in large letters: COWARD.

From In The Ranks From the Wilderness to Appomattox Court House by McBride, R. E.