Bravery
Easton’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary · Matthew George Easton, Noah Webster
Bravery - (Easton's Bible Dictionary)
(Isa. 3:18), an old English word meaning comeliness or beauty.
Bravery - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)
BRA'VERY, n. Courage; heroism; undaunted spirit; intrepidity; gallantry; fearlessness of danger; often united with generosity or dignity of mind which despises meanness and cruelty, and disdains to take advantage of a vanquished enemy.
The duelist, in proving his bravery, shows that he thinks it suspected.
1. Splendor; magnificence; showy appearance.
The bravery of their tinkling ornaments. Isa 3.
2. Show; ostentation; fine dress.
3. Bravado; boast.
4. A showy person.
[In the last four senses, this word is nearly antiquated.]
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