adj
recreant
Recreant (adj) means having admitted defeat and surrendered; defeated.
adj
1
Having admitted defeat and surrendered; defeated.
2
Unfaithful to someone, or to one's duties or honour; disloyal, false.
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Etymology
From Middle English recreaunt, from Anglo-Norman and Middle French recreant (“defeated”), from recroire (“to yield in a trial by combat, surrender allegiance”). Compare miscreant.
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What is the meaning of recreant?
"recreant" (adj) means having admitted defeat and surrendered; defeated.
What are the different meanings of recreant?
"recreant" has 2 main meanings: 1. Having admitted defeat and surrendered; defeated; 2. Unfaithful to someone, or to one's duties or honour; disloyal, false.