Craven

Pronunciation

• IPA: ˈkreɪvÉ™n
• Rhymes: -eɪvÉ™n

Origin

From Middle English craven adjective

Full definition of craven

Adjective

1. Unwilling to fight; lacking even the rudiments of courage; extremely cowardly.
• Sir Walter ScottThe poor craven bridegroom said never a word.

Derived terms

• cry craven

Noun

1. A coward.
• ShakespeareHe is a craven and a villain else.

Verb

1. To make craven.
• 1609: William Shakespeare, , Act III, Scene IVThere is a prohibition so divine
  That cravens my weak hand.

Anagrams

• carven
• cavern