courage

Definition

Courage is the ability to face fear, danger, or difficulty, even when you feel afraid.

Etymology

From Old French “corage,” meaning “heart, spirit,” from Latin “cor” (heart). The word originally pointed to the inner feelings of the heart rather than the absence of fear.

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