faintheart
[ feynt-hahrt ]
/ ˈfeɪntˌhɑrt /
noun
person who lacks courage; coward.
Origin of faintheart
First recorded in 1570–80; back formation from
fainthearted
Words nearby faintheart
Example sentences from the Web for faintheart
Pour me out a cup of tea, Mr. Faintheart; I am in great pain—thank you.
It Is Never Too Late to Mend |Charles Reade