brave

brave: {{11}}brave (adj.) late 15c., from M.Fr. brave, "splendid, valiant," from It. bravo "brave, bold," originally "wild, savage," possibly from M.L. bravus "cutthroat, villain," from L. pravus "crooked, depraved;" a less likely etymology being from L. barbarus (see BARBAROUS (Cf. barbarous)). A Celtic origin (Ir. breagh, Cornish bray) also has been suggested.

Old English words for this, some with overtones of "rashness," included modig (now "moody"), beald ("bold"), cene ("keen"), dyrstig ("daring"). Brave new world is from the title of Aldous Huxley's 1932 satirical utopian novel; he lifted the phrase from Shakespeare ("Tempest" v.i.183).

{{12}}brave (n.) "North American Indian warrior," c.1600, from BRAVE (Cf. brave) (adj.).

{{12}}brave (v.) "to face with bravery," 1776, from Fr. braver, from brave (see BRAVE (Cf. brave) (adj.)). Related: Braved; braving.

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Fearless (from temperament), courageous, intrepid, daring, undaunted, dauntless, valiant, bold, chivalrous, chivalric, gallant, valorous, doughty, heroic, hardy, spirited, mettlesome, manful, manly, stout-hearted, high-spirited, high-hearted, Spartan, lion-hearted, Bully, hector, blusterer / Gay, brilliant, fine, effective, showy, debonair, Indian warrior, Defy, dare, challenge, set at defiance / Glowing, ruddy, splendid, gorgeous, effulgent

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brave — [ brav ] adj. et n. • 1549; « courageux, orgueilleux, noble, beau, excellent, etc. » jusqu au XVIIe; it. et esp. bravo, du lat. barbarus → barbare 1 ♦ Courageux au combat, devant un ennemi. ⇒ vaillant. « Marat était audacieux, mais nullement… … Encyclopédie Universelle
brave — BRAVE. adj. des 2 g. Vaillant, qui a beaucoup de valeur, beaucoup de courage. Brave Soldat. Brave Capitaine. Il est brave, brave comme son épée, comme l épée qu il porte. Il n est brave qu enparoles. On dit ironiquement d Un fanfaron, qu Il est… … Dictionnaire de l'Académie Française 1798
brave´ly — brave «brayv», adjective, brav|er, brav|est, noun, verb, braved, brav|ing. –adj. 1. without fear; having courage; showing courage: »brave knights. Bravest of all in Fredericktown (John Greenleaf Whittier). 2. m … Useful english dictionary
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Brave — may refer to: *Bravery * Brave (1988 album), a Late 1988 album by Kate Ceberano * Brave (album), a 1994 album by Marillion * Brave (2005 album), a 2005 album by Nichole Nordeman * Brave (2005 song), a 2005 song by Nichole Nordeman * Brave… … Wikipedia
brave — BRAVE. adj. de tout genre, Fort vaillant. Brave Soldat. brave Capitaine. il est brave. il fait le brave, & ne l est pas. il n est brave qu en paroles. En ce sens il est quelquefois subst. Tous nos Braves se signalerent en cette occasion. c est un … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
Brave — Brave, a. [Compar. {Braver}; superl. {Bravest}.] [F. brave, It. or Sp. bravo, (orig.) fierce, wild, savage, prob. from. L. barbarus. See {Barbarous}, and cf. {Bravo}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Bold; courageous; daring; intrepid; opposed to {cowardly};… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
brave — adj Brave, courageous, unafraid, fearless, intrepid, valiant, valorous, dauntless, undaunted, doughty, bold, audacious are comparable when they mean having or showing no fear when faced with something dangerous, difficult, or unknown. Brave… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Brave — Studioalbum von Marillion Veröffentlichung 7. Februar 1994 (Album) 7. Oktober 1998 (Doppel CD) Label EMI Records … Deutsch Wikipedia

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