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Possessing, or characterized by, courage; brave; bold.

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  1. a. Possessing, or characterized by, courage; brave; bold.
  2. adj. possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
  3. Possessing, or characterized by, courage; brave; bold. With this victory, the women became most courageous and proud, and the men waxed . . . fearful and desperate. Stow. Syn. -- Gallant; brave; bold; daring; valiant; valorous; heroic; intrepid; fearless; hardy; stout; adventurous; enterprising. See Gallant.
  4. Possessing, or characterized by, courage; brave; bold.With this victory, the women became most courageous and proud, andthe men waxed . . . fearful and desperate. Stow.
  5. j:100 a possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching