Recreant — Defs

01 a. Crying for mercy, as a combatant in the trial by battle; yielding; cowardly; mean-spirited; craven.

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Crying for mercy, as a combatant in the trial by battle; yielding; cowardly; mean-spirited; craven.
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Apostate; false; unfaithful.
“Who, for so many benefits received, Turned recreant to God, ingrate and false.” — Milton.

02 n. One who yields in combat, and begs for mercy; a mean-spirited, cowardly wretch.

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One who yields in combat, and begs for mercy; a mean-spirited, cowardly wretch.
“You are all recreants and dastards!” — Shak.