nerved

/N ER1 V D/

verb

1
To give courage.
“May their example nerve us to face the enemy.”
2
To give strength; to supply energy or vigour.
“The liquor nerved up several of the men after their icy march.”

adjective

1
Vigorous, strong; courageous.
2
(in combination) Having nerves of a specified kind.
“a strong-nerved hero”
3
(often in combination) Having one or more principal veins, especially of a leaf.
“The leaf was palmately nerved.”

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