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Definition of lily-livered in English English dictionary
- 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
- lilylivered
- White-livered; cowardly
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Etymology
() 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.Resimler
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