01 n. Power to resist attack; strength; firmness.
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1.
Power to resist attack; strength; firmness.[Obs.]“The fortitude of the place is best known to you.” — Shak.
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That strength or firmness of mind which enables a person to encounter danger with coolness and courage, or to bear pain or adversity without murmuring, depression, or despondency; passive courage; resolute endurance; firmness in confronting or bearing up against danger or enduring trouble.“Extolling patience as the truest fortitude.” — Milton.“Fortitude is the guard and support of the other virtues.” — Locke.
Syn.
Courage; resolution; resoluteness; endurance; bravery. See Courage, and Heroism.