Obs. [f. ARGH a. + -NESS.] Cowardice, pusillanimity, timidity.
1340. Ayenb., 3. Þe oþer is arȝnesse, þet is tyene of herte.
c. 1400. Destr. Troy, VI. 2203. I ournand in elde with arghnes in hert.
1483. Cath. Angl., Arghnes, pusillanimitas.