Characterized by great vigour, force, or vitality, such as indicates or suggests pride. Of a warrior, or the deeds of a warrior: valiant, brave…

= ‘High’ in certain transferred uses. Of warriors or their attributes: Of high courage, noble. Of a voice: High, loud. Obsolete.

Strong and courageous, esp. in warfare; having or showing prowess; valiant, doughty, brave, bold, ‘stout’. of a person, esp. a warrior.

Impetuously brave, fierce in combat.

Valiant, brave; undaunted and vigorous in conflict or resistance. Also in stout fellow (cf. fellow, n. 11a). Now somewhat archaic (chiefly attributive…

Having or possessing courage; esp. acting with or showing boldness or bravery in fight or on the field of battle; bold, brave, courageous…

Of looks, bearing, gait: Indicating a stern disposition or mood; expressing grave displeasure; resolute, austere, gloomy.

Esp. of a person: warlike, fierce, fond of fighting; courageous. Formerly often with some suggestion of sense A. 6a.

Bold, valiant; eager to fight. Obsolete.

Valiant in fight, brave, courageous.

Good at arms; stout or strong in combat; doughty, brave, bold, valiant. Cf. pretty, adj. 2a. Obsolete.

spec. Of a military exploit: carried out or achieved in a brave or admirable manner; gallant, valiant. Now somewhat archaic.