The Only Use
fortitude
in
Great Expectations
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- Mr. Camilla interposing, as Mrs. Camilla laid her hand upon her heaving bosom, that lady assumed an unnatural fortitude of manner which I supposed to be expressive of an intention to drop and choke when out of view, and kissing her hand to Miss Havisham, was escorted forth.†
p. 92.5fortitude = strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
Definitions:
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(1)
(fortitude) strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)