Part 2503

<blockquote>The king-becoming graces . . . Devotion, patience, <b>courage</b>, fortitude, I have no relish of them. <i>Shak.</i></blockquote>

<blockquote><b>Courage</b> that grows from constitution often forsakes a man when he has occasion for it. <i>Addison.</i></blockquote>

<syn>Syn. -- Heroism; bravery; intrepidity; valor; gallantry; daring; firmness; hardihood; boldness; dauntlessness; resolution.</syn> <usage> See <er>Heroism</er>. -- <er>Courage</er>, <er>Bravery</er>, <er>Fortitude</er>, <er>Intrepidity</er>, <er>Gallantry</er>, <er>Valor</er>. <i>Courage</i> is that firmness of spirit and swell of soul which meets danger without fear. <i>Bravery</i> is daring and impetuous courage, like that of one who has the reward continually in view, and displays his courage in daring acts. <i>Fortitude</i> has often been styled "passive courage," and consist in the habit of encountering danger and enduring pain with a steadfast and unbroken spirit. <i>Valor</i> is courage exhibited in war, and can not be applied to single combats; it is never used figuratively. <i>Intrepidity</i> is firm, unshaken courage. <i>Gallantry</i> is adventurous courage, which courts danger with a high and cheerful spirit. A man may show <i>courage</i>, <i>fortitude</i>, or <i>intrepidity</i> in the common pursuits of life, as well as in war. <i>Valor</i>, <i>bravery</i>, and <i>gallantry</i> are displayed in the contest of arms. <i>Valor</i> belongs only to battle; <i>bravery</i> may be shown in single combat; <i>gallantry</i> may be manifested either in attack or defense; but in the latter ease, the defense is usually turned into an attack.</usage>

<h1>Couage</h1> <Xpage=334>

<hw>Cou"age</hw>, <tt>v. t.</tt> <def>To inspire with courage.</def> <mark>[Obs.]</mark>

<blockquote>Paul writeth unto Timothy . . . to <b>courage</b> him. <i>Tyndale.</i></blockquote>

<h1>Courageous</h1> <Xpage=334>

<hw>Cour*a"geous</hw> <tt>(k?r-?"j?s)</tt>, <tt>a.</tt> <ety>[F. <ets>courageux</ets>.]</ety> <def>Possessing, or characterized by, courage; brave; bold.</def>

<blockquote>With this victory, the women became most <b>courageous</b> and proud, and the men waxed . . . fearful and desperate. <i>Stow.</i></blockquote>

<syn>Syn. -- Gallant; brave; bold; daring; valiant; valorous; heroic; intrepid; fearless; hardy; stout; adventurous; enterprising. See <er>Gallant</er>.</syn>

<h1>Courageously</h1> <Xpage=334>

<hw>Cour*a"geous*ly</hw>, <tt>adv.</tt> <def>In a courageous manner.</def>

<h1>Courageousness</h1> <Xpage=334>

<hw>Cour*a"geous*ness</hw>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>The quality of being courageous; courage.</def>

<h1>Courant</h1> <Xpage=334>

<hw>Cou*rant"</hw> <tt>(k??-r?nt")</tt>, <tt>a.</tt> <ety>[F., p. pr. of <ets>courir</ets> to run, L. <ets>currere</ets>. Cf. <er>Current</er>.]</ety> <fld>(Her.)</fld> <def>Represented as running; -- said of a beast borne in a coat of arms.</def>

<h1>Courant</h1> <Xpage=334>

<hw>Cou*rant"</hw> <tt>(k??-r?nt")</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <ety>[F. <ets>courante</ets>, fr. <ets>courant</ets>, <tt>p. pr.</tt>]</ety> <p><b>1.</b> <def>A piece of music in triple time; also, a lively dance; a coranto.</def>

<p><b>2.</b> <def>A circulating gazette of news; a newspaper.</def>

<h1>Couranto</h1> <Xpage=334>

<hw>Cou*ran"to</hw> <tt>(-r?n"t?)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <def>A sprightly dance; a coranto; a courant.</def>

<h1>Courap</h1> <Xpage=334>

<hw>Cou*rap"</hw> <tt>(k??-r?p)</tt>, <tt>n.</tt> <fld>(Med.)</fld> <def>A skin disease, common in India, in which there is perpetual itching and eruption, esp. of the groin, breast, armpits, and face.</def>

<h1>Courb</h1> <Xpage=334>

<hw>Courb</hw> <tt>(k??rb)</tt>, <tt>a.</tt> <ety>[F. <ets>courbe</ets>, fr. L. <ets>curvus</ets>. See <er>Curve</er>, <tt>a.</tt>]</ety> <def>Curved; rounded.</def> <mark>[Obs.]</mark>

<blockquote>Her neck is short, her shoulders <b>courb</b>. <i>Gower.</i></blockquote>

<h1>Courb</h1> <Xpage=334>

<hw>Courb</hw> <tt>(k??rb)</tt>, <tt>v. i.</tt> <ety>[F. <ets>courber</ets>. See <er>Curs</er>.]</ety> <def>To bend; to stop; to bow.</def> <mark>[Obs.]</mark>