Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for OUT-BRAVE
OUT-BRAVE, v.t.
- To bear down by more daring or insolent conduct. I would outstare the sternest eyes that look, / Outbrave the heart most daring on the earth, / To win thee, lady. Shak.
- To exceed in splendid appearance. The towers as well as men outbrave the sky. Cowley.
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