n. [ L. fortitudo, fr. fortis strong. See Fort. ] 1. Power to resist attack; strength; firmness. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The fortitude of the place is best known to you. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That strength or firmness of mind which enables a person to encounter danger with coolness and courage, or to bear pain or adversity without murmuring, depression, or despondency; passive courage; resolute endurance; firmness in confronting or bearing up against danger or enduring trouble. [ 1913 Webster ]
Extolling patience as the truest fortitude. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Fortitude is the guard and support of the other virtues. Locke.
Syn. -- Courage; resolution; resoluteness; endurance; bravery. See Courage, and Heroism. [ 1913 Webster ]
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