Audacity

Audacity
Audacity Au*dac"i*ty, n. 1. Daring spirit, resolution, or confidence; venturesomeness. [1913 Webster]

The freedom and audacity necessary in the commerce of men. --Tatler. [1913 Webster]

2. Reckless daring; presumptuous impudence; -- implying a contempt of law or moral restraints. [1913 Webster]

With the most arrogant audacity. --Joye. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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