Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary · 1913

Bravery

Bravery ({not transcribed}) , noun

[Compare French braverie.]

1.
The quality of being brave; fearless; intrepidity.
Remember, sir, my liege,... The natural bravery of your isle. — Shakespeare
2.
The act of braving; defiance; bravado. [Obsolete]
Reform, then, without bravery or scandal of former times and persons. — Bacon
3.
Splendor; magnificence; showy appearance; ostentation; fine dress.
With scarfs and fans and double change of bravery. — Shakespeare
Like a stately ship... With all her bravery on, and tackle trim. — Milton
4.
A showy person; a fine gentleman; a beau. [Obsolete]
A man that is the bravery of his age. — Beau. & Fl