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. brave it out behave defiantly under suspicion or blame. bravely adv. braveness n.
[ ME f. F, ult. f. L barbarus BARBAROUS ]