Coward

Pronunciation: kou"?rd
a.

1. (Her.) Borne in the escutcheon with his tail doubled between his legs; -- said of a lion.
2. Destitute of courage; timid; cowardly.
3. Belonging to a coward; proceeding from, or expressive of, base fear or timidity.

n.

1. A person who lacks courage; a timid or pusillanimous person; a poltroon.
   

v. t.

1. To make timorous; to frighten.