Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for TIM'OR-OUS
TIM'OR-OUS, a. [It. timoroso; from L. timor. See Timid.]
- Fearful of danger; timid; destitute of courage; as, a timorous female.
- Indicating fear; full of scruples; as, timorous doubts; timorous beliefs. Brown. Prior.
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