doughty

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Brave and hardy in the face of adversity.

• noun

  2. A person who is doughty.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdaʊti/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

dauntless , fearless , intrepid , resolute , stouthearted , valiant

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with doughty
boughty , frowty , haughty , prowdy

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Variants

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doughtier , doughtiest , doughtily , doughtiness , doughtinesses , doughty

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'strong in battle', from the Old English 'dōhtig'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'doughty' is often used to describe characters in medieval literature.

2. The term 'doughty knight' was a common phrase in medieval literature.

3. The word 'doughty' comes from the Old English word 'dōhtig', which meant 'strong in battle'.

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Related Concepts

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1. valor: A quality of great courage and determination in the face of danger.

2. fortitude: The ability to endure difficult or painful situations with courage and determination.

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Culture

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The word 'doughty' has been used in literature to describe brave and resilient characters, such as Sir Gawain in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.

How to Memorize "doughty"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'doughty' as 'daring and tough'.

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