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mettle

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  1. courage               
 
met.tle \'met-*l\ \-*ld\ \-*l-s*m\ n [alter. of metal] 1: quality of 
   temperament or disposition  2a: SPIRIT, ARDOR  2b: STAMINA  : aroused to do 
   one's best  - met.tled aj