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fortitude
(encz) | fortitude,pevná mysl n: chalda |
fortitude
(encz) | fortitude,síla ducha n: chalda |
fortitude
(encz) | fortitude,statečnost n: Zdeněk Brož |
fortitude
(encz) | fortitude,zmužilost n: chalda |
Fortitude
(gcide) | Fortitude \For"ti*tude\, n. [L. fortitudo, fr. fortis strong.
See Fort.]
1. Power to resist attack; strength; firmness. [Obs.]
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The fortitude of the place is best known to you.
--Shak.
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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.
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Extolling patience as the truest fortitude.
--Milton.
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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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fortitude
(wn) | fortitude
n 1: strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with
courage |
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fortitude
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fortitude
(wn) | fortitude
n 1: strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with
courage |
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