uncowed

cow

U u

Definition of uncowed word

verb with object uncowed to frighten with threats, violence, etc.; intimidate; overawe. 1

before 1595

One of the 38% oldest English words

1595-1605; < Old Norse kūga to oppress, cow; compare Danish kue to cow

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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