noun, literary - great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle
noun - a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or a business with the expectation of achieving a profit
noun, British English, informal - a day off work or school taken by someone who claims to be ill but actually is not
adjective - not feeling worried or upset; free from problems or difficulties
adverb - to a very great extent; extremely or immensely
verb - to prepare for battle, to be involved in war or battle
verb, formal - to involve someone in a difficult situation or an argument
verb, formal - to make someone feel angry, resentful, or full of bitterness, often because of unfair treatment or painful experiences