doughtiness

  • 81doughty — [dout′ē] adj. doughtier, doughtiest [ME < OE dohtig, altered < dyhtig (after dohte, pt. of dugan, to avail), akin to Ger tüchtig, fit, good, excellent < IE base * dheugh , to press, give abundantly] Now Rare valiant; brave doughtily adv …

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  • 82doughty — adj. (doughtier, doughtiest) archaic or joc. valiant, stout hearted. Derivatives: doughtily adv. doughtiness n. Etymology: OE dohtig var. of dyhtig f. Gmc …

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  • 83intrepidness — n boldness, bravery, daring, intrepidity, audacity, valour, courage, heroism, dauntlessness, fearlessness, gallantry, lion heartedness, stout heartedness, undauntedness, pluck, prowess, spirit, nerve FORMAL doughtiness, fortitude COLLOQ. guts,… …

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