boldˈen transitive verb (obsolete)

To make bold

boldˈly adverb

boldˈness noun

boldˈface noun

Boldfaced type (also adjective)

boldˈfaced adjective

1. Impudent
2. (of type) having a black heavy face

be so bold (as to)

To venture (to), take the liberty (of)

bold as brass

Utterly unabashed

make bold

To venture, take the liberty