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fortitude
in
Pride and Prejudice
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- That he was surprised by the connection was evident; he sustained it, however, with fortitude, and so far from going away, turned his back with them, and entered into conversation with Mr. Gardiner.†
p. 244.4fortitude = 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)