Recreant /(-ant)/

Rec·re·ant

Recreant

a.
  1. Crying for mercy, as a combatant in the trial by battle; yielding; cowardly; mean-spirited; craven.
  2. Apostate; false; unfaithful.
    Who, for so many benefits received, Turned recreant to God, ingrate and false.

Recreant

n.
  1. One who yields in combat, and begs for mercy; a mean-spirited, cowardly wretch.
    You are all recreants and dastards!