"faintheart" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fainthearts [plural]
Etymology: From faint + heart. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|faint|heart}} faint + heart Head templates: {{en-noun}} faintheart (plural fainthearts)
  1. A person who is irresolute or fearful. Categories (topical): People Related terms: fainthearted

Inflected forms

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