METTLE


Meaning of METTLE in English

■ noun a person's ability to cope with difficulties; spirit and resilience.

Phrases

be on one's ~ be ready or forced to do one's best.

Derivatives

~some adjective

Origin

C16: specialized spelling (for figurative senses) of metal .

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