n.
 the ability to do something that frightens one. 
▸strength in the face of pain or grief.
Phrase
  
    - have the courage of one's convictions
 act on one's beliefs despite danger or disapproval.
- take courage
 make an effort to do something that frightens one.
- take one's courage in both hands
 nerve oneself to do something that frightens one.
 
  Etymology
  ME: from OFr. corage, from L. cor ‘heart’.