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† ˈbravity Obs.
Also 6 bravite.
[a. F. braveté (16th c. in Littré): see brave and -ity.]
= bravery (in various senses).
1546St. Papers Hen. VIII, XI. 100 They see wherunto all the French kinges..gret offres and bravites be cum unto. 1547Life 70th Abp. Canterb. B vj marg., Sumtuous feastinge..great coste in brauitie and Lordly pompe. 1596J. Burel Queen's Entry Edinb., Quhois bravities can scarce be tauld. 1689J. Welwood Let. in Walker Remark. Pass. 23 (Jam.) Brave opportunities for shewing forth the bravity of spirit in suffering. |