coward + -ice

source: [【アニメ】有頂天家族のGIF画像｜無料GIF画像検索 GIFMAGAZINE 19342]

lack of bravery.: 勇気の不足

臆病(な行為), 卑怯（ひきょう）(↔ bravery, courage)

Middle English: from Old French couardise, from couard (see coward).