Word of the Day - pavid

pavid

/ˈpavɪd/
adjective
literary
Fearful, timid.

Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Thomas Blount (1618–1679),
antiquary and lexicographer. From classical Latin pavidus frightened,
fearful from pavēre to be frightened + -idus.

David was said to be timid.
It often made his wife livid.
He didn't stand up to a bully
With ham fists and beard wooly.
No sports in his regular schedule
Just stamps lined up with a red rule.
About philately he was avid.
For all the rest, only pavid.