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Fortitude
For"ti*tude\, n. [L. fortitudo, fr. fortis strong. See Fort.]1. Power to resist attack; strength; firmness. [Obs.] The fortitude of the place is best known to you. --Shak. 2. That strength or firmness of mind which enables a person to encounter danger with coolness and courage, or to bear pain or adversity without murmuring, depression, or despondency; passive courage; resolute endurance; firmness in confronting or bearing up against danger or enduring trouble. Extolling patience as the truest fortitude. --Milton. Fortitude is the guard and support of the other virtues. --Locke. Syn: Courage; resolution; resoluteness; endurance; bravery. See Courage, and Heroism.
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Language Translation for : fortitude
Spanish:
fortaleza, valor,
German:
die Stärke,
Japanese:
不屈の精神
fortitude
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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