transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈme-t ə l ]
noun
Etymology: alteration of metal
Date: 1581
1.
a. : vigor and strength of spirit or temperament
suspected to have more tongue in his head than mettle in his bosom — Sir Walter Scott
b. : staying quality : stamina
trucks had proved their mettle in army transport — Pioneer & Pacemaker
2. : quality of temperament or disposition
gentlemen of brave mettle — Shakespeare
Synonyms: see courage
• met·tled -t ə ld adjective
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- on one's mettle