Courageous (k?r-?j?s), a. [F. courageux.] Possessing, or characterized by, courage; brave; bold.
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With this victory, the women became most courageous and proud, and the men waxed . . . fearful and desperate. Stow.

Syn. -- Gallant; brave; bold; daring; valiant; valorous; heroic; intrepid; fearless; hardy; stout; adventurous; enterprising. See Gallant.
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