pavid

adjective

pav·​id

ˈpavə̇d

: showing fear : timid

he was infinitely pavid and stingy

—Antonio Barolini

pavidly adverb

Word History

Etymology

Latin pavidus, from pavēre to be frightened, to fear; akin to Latin pavire to strike, stamp

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