bravery

[ brey-vuh-ree, breyv-ree ]
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noun,plural brav·er·ies.
  1. brave spirit or conduct; courage; valor.

  2. showiness; splendor; magnificence.

Origin of bravery

1
First recorded in 1540–50; probably from Italian braveria; equivalent to brave + -ery

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1. See courage.

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Other words from bravery

  • o·ver·brav·er·y, noun

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