Definitions for "Craven"
Cowardly; fainthearted; spiritless.
A recreant; a coward; a weak-hearted, spiritless fellow. See Recreant, n.
To make recreant, weak, spiritless, or cowardly.
Camden remarks that the country lying about the head of the river Aire is called in our tongue Craven, "perchance of the British word Crage, that is a Stone. For the whole tract there is rough all over, and unpleasant to see to; which [with?] craggie stones, hanging rockes, and rugged waies." Modern climbers, however, find it hardly rocky enough for them, at least above ground, and have been driven to invent a new variety of climbing - the subterranean. Exploration of the numerous potholes which honeycomb the limestone hills has of late years become a favourite pastime, and, in truth, it combines science with adventure to a marked degree. Any one who tarries for any length of time among these Yorkshire dales should read Mr. H. Speight's handsome volume, which gives a very complete account of the beauties and the curiosities which they have to show.
Craven is an area in North Yorkshire, England. The name Craven is Celtic in origin and is related to the Welsh word craf, or 'garlic'. In the middle ages, the area was known for its wild garlic.
Craven is an electoral ward in the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council.