pavid

pav·id

 (păv′ĭd)
adj.
Exhibiting or experiencing fear; timid.
[Latin pavidus, from pavēre, to fear; see pau- in Indo-European roots.]
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pavid

(ˈpævɪd)
adj
rare fearful; timid
[C17: from Latin pavidus fearful, from pavēre to tremble with fear]
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pav•id

(ˈpæv ɪd)

adj.
timid; afraid; frightened.
[1650–60; < Latin pavidus, derivative of pavēre to quake; see -id4]
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