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Full of spirit; possessing constitutional ardor; fiery; as, a mettlesome horse.

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  1. a. Full of spirit; possessing constitutional ardor; fiery; as, a mettlesome horse.
  2. adj. having a proud and unbroken spirit
  3. adj. willing to face danger
  4. Full of spirit; possessing constitutional ardor; fiery; as, a mettlesome horse. -- Met"tle*some*ly, adv. -- Met"tle*some*ness, n.
  5. Full of spirit; possessing constitutional ardor; fiery; as, amettlesome horse.-- Met"tle*some*ly, adv.-- Met"tle*some*ness, n.
  6. s. having a proud and unbroken spirit