† ˈdastardice, -iseObs. [f. dastard n. + -ise, -ice1, after cowardice.] Mean or base cowardice. 1603Florio Montaigne iii. v. (1634) 498 His faintnesse, dastardise, and impertinencie.1748Richardson ClarissaWks. 1883 VII. 143, I was upbraided with ingratitude, dastardice, and [etc.].