Brave and determined, showing strength of character and unwavering courage in difficult situations.
Compound of 'firm' (from Latin firmus meaning solid, strong) and 'hearted' (from Old English heorte meaning heart). The compound emerged in Middle English to describe someone whose heart or spirit remains resolute.
This word perfectly captures how courage isn't just about being fearless—it's about being psychologically solid, like a firm foundation. Medieval writers loved using 'hearted' compounds (lionhearted, stouthearted) to describe inner emotional strength as a physical quality.
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