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strong-hearted en · ADJ

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative form of stronghearted.
    • Ye had better," said Mrs. Saddletree. "I will be wanted ower yonder," indicating the Tolbooth with her hand, "and I maun leave him now, or I will never be able to leave him.I fearna for his life—I ken how strong-hearted he is—I ken it," she said, laying her hand on her bosom, "by my ain heart at this minute." 1818, Sir Walter Scott, The Heart of Mid-Lothian:
    • “You're a strong-hearted girl to have taken all that without fainting.” 1972, Dean Koontz, Dance with the Devil:

Forms

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most strong-hearted Degree=Sup lexicographic
more strong-hearted Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Deriveds

strong-heartedness · strong-heartedly