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Definition of: courage
(kûr′ij) noun
1. That quality of mind which meets danger or opposition with intrepidity, calmness, and firmness; the quality of being fearless; bravery.
2. Obs. Heart; desire; disposition; condition. [<OF corage <L cor heart] Synonyms: boldness, bravery, daring, fearlessness, fortitude, gallantry, hardihood, intrepidity, mettle, pluck, resolution, spirit, valor. See FORTITUDE, PROWESS. Compare BRAVE. Antonyms: cowardice, fear, fright, timidity, timorousness.
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