METTLE


Meaning of METTLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmetl ]

n. 1 the quality of a person's disposition or temperament (a chance to show your mettle). 2 natural ardour. 3 spirit, courage. øon one's mettle incited to do one's best. øømettled adj. (also in comb.). mettlesome adj. [var. of METAL n.]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.