n. [ Cf. F. braverie. ] 1. The quality of being brave; fearless; intrepidity. [ 1913 Webster ] Remember, sir, my liege, . . . The natural bravery of your isle. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. The act of braving; defiance; bravado. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] Reform, then, without bravery or scandal of former times and persons. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. Splendor; magnificence; showy appearance; ostentation; fine dress. [ 1913 Webster ] With scarfs and fans and double change of bravery. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] Like a stately ship . . . With all her bravery on, and tackle trim. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. A showy person; a fine gentleman; a beau. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] A man that is the bravery of his age. Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- Courage; heroism; interpidity; gallantry; valor; fearlessness; dauntlessness; hardihood; manfulness. See Courage, and Heroism. [ 1913 Webster ] |