fortitude

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Indeed, Louisa, his fortitude is admirable!

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  1. noun Strength of mind that allows one to endure pain or adversity with courage.

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  1. Middle English, from Latin fortitūdō, from fortis, strong; see bhergh-2 in Indo-European roots.

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  1. = French fortitude = Spanish fortitud = Italian fortitudo, from Latin fortitudo, strength, from fortis, strong: see fort.
 

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/ˈfɔrtɪtjud/
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