Craven

Definition of Craven

Cra´ven Pronunciation: kr?´v'n

a.	1.	Cowardly; fainthearted; spiritless. The poor craven bridegroom said never a word. - Sir. W. Scott. In craven fear of the sarcasm of Dorset. - Macaulay.
n.	1.	A recreant; a coward; a weak-hearted, spiritless fellow. See Recreant, n. King Henry. Is it fit this soldier keep his oath? Fluellen. He is a craven and a villain else. - Shak.
v. t.	1.	To make recreant, weak, spiritless, or cowardly. [imp. & p. p. Cravened (-v'nd); p. pr. & vb. n. Cravening.] There is a prohibition so divine, That cravens my weak hand. - Shak.

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