The quality of being confident, not afraid or easily intimidated, but without being incautious or inconsiderate. / The ability to overcome one's fear, do or live things which one finds frightening.

(obsolete) To encourage.

Of a person, displaying or possessing courage. / Of an action, that requires courage.

In a courageous manner; bravely; boldly.

the state of being courageous

plural of courage

(in combination) Having a specified form or amount of courage.

present participle of courage

(idiomatic) The courage or bravado induced by alcohol. / (idiomatic) An alcoholic drink, taken to bolster one's courage.

To be resolute in difficult circumstances.