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timorous

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  1. timid                 
 
tim.o.rous \'tim-(*-)r*s\ aj [ME, fr. MF timoureus, fr. ML timorosus, fr. L 
   timor fear, fr]. time-re to fear 1: of a timid disposition : AFRAID  2: 
   expressing or suggesting timidity {a ~ bearing}  - tim.o.rous.ly av