outbrave

Founding-era definition · Webster's 1828 American Dictionary

OUTBRA'VE, verb transitive 1. To bear down by more daring or insolent conduct. I would outstare the sternest eyes that look, outbrave the heart most daring on the earth, to win thee, lady. 2. To exceed in splendid appearance. The towers as well as men outbrave the sky.
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