Meaning and Origin
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Origin and Meaning of Bravery
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English
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Brav"er*y
Senses
- The quality of being brave; fearless; intrepidity."Remember, sir, my liege, . . . The natural bravery of your isle." [Shak.]
- The act of braving; defiance; bravado.(Obs)"Reform, then, without bravery or scandal of former times and persons." [Bacon.]
- Splendor; magnificence; showy appearance; ostentation; fine dress."With scarfs and fans and double change of bravery." [Shak.]"Like a stately ship . . . With all her bravery on, and tackle trim." [Milton.]
- A showy person; a fine gentleman; a beau.(Obs)"A man that is the bravery of his age." [Beau. & Fl.]synonyms: Courage; heroism; interpidity; gallantry; valor; fearlessness; dauntlessness; hardihood; manfulness. See Courage, and Heroism.
Etymology: Cf. F. braverie
Other Dictionary Sources
- A quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
- Feeling no fear
Wiktionary
French braverie
- (usually uncountable) Being brave, courageousness.
- (countable) A brave act.
- Splendor, magnificence