adj., n., & v.
--adj.
1. able or ready to face and endure danger or pain.
2 formal splendid, spectacular (make a brave show).
--n. an American Indian warrior.
--v.tr. defy; encounter bravely.
Phrases and idioms:
brave it out behave defiantly under suspicion or blame.
Derivatives:
bravely adv. braveness n.
Etymology: ME f. F, ult. f. L barbarus BARBAROUS