BRA'VERY, noun Courage; heroism; undaunted spirit; intrepidity; gallantry; fearlessness of danger; often united with generosity or dignity of mind which despises meanness and cruelty, and disdains to take advantage of a vanquished enemy. The duelist, in proving his bravery shows that he thinks it suspected. 1. Splendor; magnificence; showy appearance. The bravery of their tinkling ornaments. Isaiah 3:18. 2. Show; ostentation; fine dress. 3. Bravado; boast. 4. A showy person. [In the last four senses, this word is nearly antiquated.]
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI