Main Entry:

¹brave

Pronunciation:

\ˈbrāv\

Function:

adjective

Inflected Form(s):

brav·er; brav·est

Etymology:

Middle French, from Old Italian & Old Spanish bravo courageous, wild, probably from Latin barbarus barbarous

Date:

15th century

1 : having or showing courage <a brave soldier> <a brave smile> 2 : making a fine show : colorful <brave banners flying in the wind> 3 : excellent, splendid <the brave fire I soon had going — J. F. Dobie>

— brave·ly adverb