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brave
Pronunciation: (brāv), [key]
—adj., brav•er, brav•est,
—n., v., braved, brav•ing.
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adj.
1. possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance.
2. making a fine appearance.
3. Archaic.excellent; fine; admirable.
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n.
1. a brave person.
2. a warrior, esp. among North American Indian tribes.
3. Obs.
a. a bully.
b. a boast or challenge.
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v.t.
1. to meet or face courageously:
to brave misfortunes.
2. to defy; challenge; dare.
3. Obs.to make splendid.
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v.i.
Obs.to boast; brag.
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