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hardihood

American  
[hahr-dee-hood] / ˈhɑr diˌhʊd /

noun

  1. boldness or daring; courage.

  2. audacity or impudence.

  3. strength; power; vigor.

    the hardihood of youth.

  4. hardy spirit or character; determination to survive; fortitude.

    the hardihood of early settlers.
hardihood British  
/ ˈhɑːdɪˌhʊd /

noun

  1. courage, daring, or audacity

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Etymology

Origin of hardihood

First recorded in 1625–35; hardy 1 + -hood

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