Definition for TIM'OR-OUS

TIM'OR-OUS, a. [It. timoroso; from L. timor. See Timid.]

  1. Fearful of danger; timid; destitute of courage; as, a timorous female.
  2. Indicating fear; full of scruples; as, timorous doubts; timorous beliefs. Brown. Prior.

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