lionheart

[ lahy-uhn-hahrt ]

noun

1. a person of exceptional courage and bravery.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lionheart¹

First recorded in 1655–65; lion + heart

Example Sentences

Under Holinshed's assertion that Richard the Lionheart was "not very notorious," Milton added: "the booke of Provenzall poets numbers him in / the catalogue, telling of his poetrie, and his Provenzal / mistresses."

From Science Daily

The hotel was named after England’s national soccer team, which was nicknamed the Three Lions because of the lions on the crest of King Richard the Lionheart, which they wore on their jerseys.

From Literature

The result is “The Lionheart” documentary that had screenings at the Tribeca Festival and won awards at the Heartland International Film Festival and the Key West Film Festival.

From Seattle Times

Dan Wheldon was best known by his nickname, “The Lionheart,” and won the Indianapolis 500 twice.

From New York Times

Playing Total War games from a young age inspired Lionheart to find out more and study Medieval history at university.

From BBC