Definitions for: Mettle

[n] the courage to carry on; "he kept fighting on pure spunk"; "you haven't got the heart for baseball"

Webster (1913) Definition: Met"tle, n. [E. metal, used in a tropical sense in
allusion to the temper of the metal of a sword blade. See
Metal.]
Substance or quality of temperament; spirit, esp. as regards
honor, courage, fortitude, ardor, etc.; disposition; --
usually in a good sense.

A certain critical hour which shall . . . try what
mettle his heart is made of. --South.

Gentlemen of brave mettle. --Shak.

The winged courser, like a generous horse, Shows most
true mettle when you check his course. --Pope.

To put one one's mettle, to cause or incite one to use
one's best efforts.

Synonyms: heart, nerve, spunk

See Also: bravery, courage, courageousness

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