Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Courage
courage, n. [ME < L. corāticum < L. cor, heart.] (webplay: brave).
- Phrase. “Courage!”: keep going; press forward; face the unknown without shrinking; [imperative form] have courage; be courageous.
- Phrase: “Take courage”: fear not; be brave; take heart; do not be afraid.
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