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▪ I. braving, vbl. n.|ˈbreɪvɪŋ|
[f. brave v. + -ing1.]
The action of the verb to brave.
1615Chapman Odyss. xxi. (R.), With so proud a straine Of threats and brauings. 1627Sanderson Serm. (1681) 92 If after all this Braving he should be Out-dared with big looks. 1763C. Johnson Reverie II. 127 All their braving shall not make me quit the advantages of my situation. 1817J. H. Frere K. Arthur i. x, True point of honour, without pride or braving.
▪ II. † ˈbraving, ppl. a. Obs.
[f. as prec. + -ing2.]
1. That braves; daring, defiant, boasting.
1579J. Stubbes Gaping Gulf D iij b, These braving English gentlemen are as farre from the wisedom of theyr noble auncesters..as from theyr courage. 1605Play Stucley 1073 in Sch. Shaks. (1878) I. 201 Braving braggart..Look to thyself. 1679M. Prance True Narr. Pop. Plot 6 He spoke openly, and in a braving manner. 1748Richardson Clarissa (1811) II. xxxii. 198 No blustering, braving lover.
2. Showy, resplendent; high-sounding, stately.
1600Fairfax Tasso ix. lxxxii. 175 Fine And brauing in his Turkish pompe he shone. 1633P. Fletcher Elisa ii. xxxiv, The flowers..Spreading their braving colours to the skie. 1649J. H. Motion to Parl. 41 A many large and braving Titles. |