i Register
In some senses, coistril is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.
coistril
noun 2
Collocations
2ADJ.
dear, little
ADV.
ever
Definitions
noun
1
An inferior groom or lad employed by an esquire to carry the knight's arms and other necessaries; a coistrel.
2
A mean, paltry fellow; a coward.
And he shall 'by his merriment as dear / As ever coistril bought so little sport: / Ne'er let this sword assist me when I need, / But rust and canker after I have sworn.
He's a coward and a coistril that will not / drink to my niece till his brains turn o'the toe like a / parish top.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
201
And he shall 'by his merriment as dear / As ever coistril bought so little sport: / Ne'er let this sword assist me when I need, / But rust and canker after I have sworn.
Wiktionary02
He's a coward and a coistril that will not / drink to my niece till his brains turn o'the toe like a / parish top.
WiktionaryUsage Notes
Your note
not saved0 chars