GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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    Bravery , n. [Cf. F. braverie.]
    1. 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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    2. 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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    3. Splendor; magnificence; showy appearance; ostentation; fine dress.
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      With scarfs and fans and double change of bravery.
      Shak.

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      Like a stately ship . . .
      With all her bravery on, and tackle trim.
      Milton.

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    4. 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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