fortitude
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fortitude
- /ˈfɔː.tɪˌtjuːd/ UK
- /ˈfoɹ.tɪˌtud/ Canada, US
- [ˈfoɹ.ɾəˌtud] Canada, US
Where it comes from
From Middle English fortitude, from Old French, from Latin fortitūdō (“bravery, strength”), from fortis (“brave, strong”).
noun fortitudes
- 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, […]
- Physical strength. The Turke with moſt mighty preparation makes for Cipres. Othello, the fortitude of the place, is beſt knowne to you, […]
