Corage

/ˈkɜrɪdʒ/ noun

Definition

An old spelling or variant of 'courage,' meaning bravery or the ability to face fear and danger.

Etymology

From Old French 'corage' derived from Latin 'cor' (heart). This spelling was common in Middle English before standardization; the word literally meant 'the condition of the heart.'

Kelly Says

People used to spell courage as 'corage,' and the whole word comes from 'cor' meaning heart—so originally courage was just 'having heart'! That's poetic.

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