lily-livered

Englisch - Türkisch

Definition von lily-livered im Englisch Türkisch wörterbuch

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alçak

korkak

yüreksiz

{s} korkak

{s} yüreksiz

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von lily-livered im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

Cowardly, lacking bravery

But as for that lily-livered sneak—that poor lyin' swindlin' cringin' cur of a Clavering—who stands in my shoes—stands in my shoes, hang him!.

lacking courage

{s} cowardly, fearful, lacking courage

Relevante Übersetzungen

lilylivered

White-livered; cowardly

Silbentrennung

lil·y-liv·ered

Etymologie

() From the medieval belief that the liver was the seat of courage, and the pale color of the lily flower. A person who had no blood in their liver would have no courage and would thus be a coward.