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fortitude
/ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/
noun 2
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4ADJ.
against, all
VERB + FORTITUDE
imagine, train
FORTITUDE + NOUN
soule
PREP.
in, out, up
Definitions
noun
1
Mental or emotional strength that enables courage in the face of adversity.
I am able now (me thinkes) / (Out of a Fortitude of Soule, I feele) / To endure more Miſeries, […]
I shall soon have need for all my fortitude, as I am on the point of separation from my own daughter.
2
Physical strength.
The Turke with moſt mighty preparation makes for Cipres. Othello, the fortitude of the place, is beſt knowne to you, […]
Hey day! VVhat are all the VVomen of my Family abroad? Is not my Wife come home? Nor my Siſter, nor my Daughter? […] Mercy on us, what can be the meaning of it? Sure the Moon is in all her Fortitudes; […]
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I am able now (me thinkes) / (Out of a Fortitude of Soule, I feele) / To endure more Miſeries, […]
Wiktionary02
I shall soon have need for all my fortitude, as I am on the point of separation from my own daughter.
Wiktionary03
She [the ship] may be saved by your efforts, by your resource and fortitude bearing up against the heavy weight of guilt and failure.
Wiktionary04
In fact, an artist lacking in confidence and fortitude would lose focus after 2 or 3 hours.
Tatoeba · #32702005
I admire your fortitude.
Tatoeba · #574687006
The rungs of the ladder were reportedly replaced with dull knives in order to train one's fortitude.
Tatoeba · #8785335Usage Notes
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