GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 3 definitions

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   Bold , a. [OE. bald, bold, AS. bald, beald; akin to Icel. ballr, OHG. bald, MHG. balt, D. boud, Goth. balþei boldness, It. baldo. In Ger. there remains only bald, adv. soon. Cf. Bawd, n.]
   Forward to meet danger; venturesome; daring; not timorous or shrinking from risk; brave; courageous.
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   Throngs of knights and barons bold.
   Milton.
   
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   Exhibiting or requiring spirit and contempt of danger; planned with courage; daring; vigorous. “The bold design leased highly.”
   Milton.
   
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   In a bad sense, too forward; taking undue liberties; over assuming or confident; lacking proper modesty or restraint; rude; impudent.
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   Thou art too wild, too rude and bold of voice.
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   Somewhat overstepping usual bounds, or conventional rules, as in art, literature, etc.; taking liberties in composition or expression; as, the figures of an author are bold. “Bold tales.”
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   The cathedral church is a very bold work.
   Addison.
   
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   Standing prominently out to view; markedly conspicuous; striking the eye; in high relief.
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   Shadows in painting . . . make the figure bolder.
   Dryden.
   
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   Steep; abrupt; prominent.
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   Where the bold cape its warning forehead rears.
   Trumbull.
   
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   Bold , v. t. To make bold or daring. [Obs.]
   Shak.
   
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   Bold, v. i. To be or become bold. [Obs.]
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