The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
n. The state or quality of mind or spirit that enables one to face danger, fear, or vicissitudes with self-possession, confidence, and resolution; bravery.
n. The quality of a confident character not to be afraid or intimidated easily but without being incautious or inconsiderate.
n. The ability to do things which one finds frightening.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The heart; spirit; temper; disposition.
n. Heart; inclination; desire; will.
n. That quality of mind which enables one to encounter danger and difficulties with firmness, or without fear, or fainting of heart; valor; boldness; resolution.
v. To inspire with courage; to encourage.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. Heart; mind; thought; feeling; inclination; desire.
n. State or frame of mind; disposition; condition.
n. That quality of mind which enables one to encounter danger and difficulties with firmness, or without fear or depression of spirits; valor; boldness; bravery; spirit; daring; resolution: formerly occasionally used in the plural.
To animate; encourage; cheer.
WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
n. a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
Word Usage
"QUOTATION: The courage of New England was the courage of Conscience."