"pigeon-hearted" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more pigeon-hearted [comparative], most pigeon-hearted [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} pigeon-hearted (comparative more pigeon-hearted, superlative most pigeon-hearted)
  1. (archaic) timid, or easily frightened Tags: archaic Synonyms: chicken-hearted
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