poltroonery

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There was the acid of contempt in her voice at her brother's poltroonery.

From A World Apart by Merwin, Sam

Maddened by the apparent poltroonery of his troops, he seized a musket, and, rushing forward, commenced battering at the door with its butt.

From The Funny Philosophers Wags and Sweethearts by Yellott, George

My prudence appeared to me the merest poltroonery, my remark about 'begging' the most finicking absurdity, my failure to accept Ted's offer the most reckless and offensive stupidity.

From The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography by Dawson, A. J. (Alec John)

Then the old soldier, half in despair at this poltroonery, proposed another plan.

From Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

It might turn out a fortunate piece of poltroonery, if Dr. Nash contrived to break the ice for her with the other old sister.

From When Ghost Meets Ghost by De Morgan, William Frend