milksop
English
Etymology
From Middle English milksop, mylk sop, mylke soppe, equivalent to milk + sop.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈmɪlkˌsɒp/
Noun
milksop (plural milksops)
- A piece of bread sopped in milk.
- (by extension, derogatory) A weak, easily frightened or ineffectual person.
Derived terms
Translations
weak, easily frightened or ineffectual person
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