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Word: Mettle
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century: specialized spelling (used for figurative senses) of metal
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɛtl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a person's ability to cope well with difficulties; spirit and resilience
Short Definition:person's ability to cope well with difficulties
Examples:- the team showed their true mettle in the second half
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