/bray"veuh ree, brayv"ree/ , n. , pl. braveries .
1. brave spirit or conduct; courage; valor.
2. showiness; splendor; magnificence.
[ 1540-50; prob. braveria, equiv. to brav ( are ) to brave + -eria -ERY ]
Syn. 1. intrepidity, fearlessness, boldness, daring, prowess, heroism, pluck, spirit, audacity, nerve, mettle, spunk. See courage .
Ant. 1. cowardice.