soldier's heart

noun

, Pathology.

1. cardiac neurosis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of soldier's heart¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

“The soldier’s heart, the soldier’s spirit, the soldier’s soul, are everything. Unless the soldier’s soul sustains him he cannot be relied on and will fail himself and his commander and his country in the end.”

From Washington Times

If Tulsi Gabbard drops out of the Democratic nomination race in the coming days, her unique campaign is likely to be remembered more for her spats with the Democratic party, accusations of being a Russian operative and the imagery of her promise to “bring a soldier’s heart to the White House” than a realistic bid for president.

From The Guardian

Gabbard began – she is from Hawaii, something she mentions a lot – while her staff handed out campaign leaflets which had a picture of Gabbard and the words “A soldier’s heart”.

From The Guardian

It would permanently curl one soldier’s heart like a piece of hard shoe leather.

From Literature

It’s respectful of veterans, but not of itself, ultimately quitting on its own ambitions — a theatrical case of soldier’s heart.

From New York Times