"turntail" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: turntails [plural]
Etymology: turn + tail Etymology templates: {{compound|en|turn|tail}} turn + tail Head templates: {{en-noun}} turntail (plural turntails)
  1. One who turns tail, or flees in cowardice. Categories (topical): Fear, People

Inflected forms

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