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faintheart
[ feynt-hahrt ]
/ ˈfeɪntˌhɑrt /
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noun
person who lacks courage; coward.
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Origin of faintheart
First recorded in1570–80; back formation from fainthearted
Words nearby faintheart
fainaigue, fainéant, fainites, fáinne, faint, faintheart, fainthearted, faints, fainty, fair, fair and square
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How to use faintheart in a sentence
Pour me out a cup of tea, Mr. Faintheart; I am in great pain—thank you.
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