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pusillanimousOne entry found. Main Entry: pu·sil·lan·i·mous Pronunciation: \-ˈla-nə-məs\ Function: adjective Etymology: Late Latin pusillanimis, from Latin pusillus very small (diminutive of pusus boy) + animus spirit; perhaps akin to Latin puer child — more at puerile, animate Date: 1586 : lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity synonyms see cowardly — pu·sil·lan·i·mous·ly adverb
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