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   Bravery , n. [Cf. F. braverie.]
   The quality of being brave; fearless; intrepidity.
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   Remember, sir, my liege, . . . 
   The natural bravery of your isle.
   Shak.
   
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   The act of braving; defiance; bravado. [Obs.]
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   Reform, then, without bravery or scandal of former times and persons.
   Bacon.
   
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   Splendor; magnificence; showy appearance; ostentation; fine dress.
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   With scarfs and fans and double change of bravery.
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   Like a stately ship . . . 
   With all her bravery on, and tackle trim.
   Milton.
   
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   A showy person; a fine gentleman; a beau. [Obs.]
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   A man that is the bravery of his age.
   Beau. & Fl.
   
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   Syn. -- Courage; heroism; interpidity; gallantry; valor; fearlessness; dauntlessness; hardihood; manfulness. See Courage, and Heroism.
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