Bold

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·vi To be or become bold.

II. Bold ·noun Steep; abrupt; prominent.

III. Bold ·vt To make bold or daring.

IV. Bold ·noun Standing prominently out to view; markedly conspicuous; striking the eye; in high relief.

V. Bold ·noun Exhibiting or requiring spirit and contempt of danger; planned with courage; daring; vigorous.

VI. Bold ·noun Forward to meet danger; venturesome; daring; not timorous or shrinking from risk; brave; courageous.

VII. Bold ·noun In a bad sense, too forward; taking undue liberties; over assuming or confident; lacking proper modesty or restraint; rude; impudent.

VIII. Bold ·noun Somewhat overstepping usual bounds, or conventional rules, as in art, literature, ·etc.; taking liberties in composition or expression; as, the figures of an author are bold.