pigeon-livered

pi′geon-liv`ered



adj.
meek; spiritless; mild.
[1595–1605]
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They are cowardly (Hamlet accused himself of being pigeon-livered) and treacherous (think of stool pigeons).
First cuckoo of spring gets the bird as Columbidae flock

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