yellowbelly

English

/ˈjɛləʊbɛli/

noun
Definitions
  • A coward.
  • (UK) Someone from Lincolnshire.
  • (Australia) The , .

Etymology

Compound from English yellow (a colour like that of copper, yellow flag) + English belly.

Origin

English

belly

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