nerved

Meanings

• adjective

  having nerves or nerve; able to endure or withstand; courageous

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Rhymes

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herbed , served

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Variants

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nerved , nerve , nerves , nerving

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Etymology

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From Old French nerf 'sinew, nerve, muscle' (1300-50); akin to Latin nervus 'sinew, nerve, string, thread'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nerved' is also used in the field of anatomy to refer to a bundle of nerve fibers.

2. The word 'nerved' is derived from the Old French word 'nerf', which means 'sinew, nerve, muscle'.

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1. courage: A feeling of bravery or determination, especially when facing danger or adversity.

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In literature, 'nerved' is often used to describe a person who is brave, courageous, or able to endure difficult situations. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, Polonius says, 'This is the very character and property of honor. A man may where he will, rather say what he thinks, then reckon when he shall speak it. When he perceives an offense, he takes it in despite of place and person, and makes a report of it. What a wretch would I be to do so little for my kindred! I that have call'd thee but to throw away thee! Farewell!', showing that he is 'nerved' to report the offense he has witnessed, despite the danger it may bring to him.

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   - Visualize a person with a strong and steady nerve, able to endure difficult situations.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Nerved: Never Endure Ridicule, Endure and Revive' to help remember the definition of the word.

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