intrepidity

In`tre*pid"i*ty, n. Etym: [Cf. F. intrépidité.] Defn: The quality or state of being intrepid; fearless bravery; courage; resoluteness; valor. Sir Roger had acquitted himself of two or three sentences with a look of much business and great intrepidity. Addison. Syn. -- Courage; heroism; bravery; fortitude; gallantry; valor. See Courage, Heroism.

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