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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pultronrie, n. [e.m.E. pultronerie (1599), poultrounerie (1632), etc., F. poltronerie (1573 in Hatz.-Darm.): cf. Pultronie.] Pusillanimity, cowardice. —1646 Baillie II 424.
I leave to your honours consideration, if the enemy had marched off, … if this day I should have wanted accusers, either for treason, or pultronrie in the highest degree
