Coward

1. Borne in the escutcheon with his tail doubled between his legs; -- said of a lion.
2. Belonging to a coward; proceeding from, or expressive of, base fear or timidity.
3. A person who lacks courage; a timid or pusillanimous person; a poltroon.
4. To make timorous; to frighten.
5. Destitute of courage; timid; cowardly.