Brave

1. Having any sort of superiority or excellence; -- especially such as in conspicuous.
2. Specifically, an Indian warrior.
3. A challenge; a defiance; bravado.
4. A man daring beyond discretion; a bully.
5. To adorn; to make fine or showy.
6. To encounter with courage and fortitude; to set at defiance; to defy; to dare.
7. Making a fine show or display.
8. A brave person; one who is daring.
9. Bold; courageous; daring; intrepid; -- opposed to cowardly; as, a brave man; a brave act.