adj.
 having or showing courage.
n.
 dated an American Indian warrior.
v.
 endure or face (unpleasant conditions) with courage.
 
  Derivative
  
    - bravely adv.
  - braveness n.
  - bravery n.
 
   
  Etymology
  C15: from Fr., from Ital. bravo ‘bold’ or Sp. bravo ‘courageous, untamed, savage’.