·noun Specifically, an Indian warrior.
II. Brave ·noun A challenge; a defiance; bravado.
III. Brave ·noun A brave person; one who is daring.
IV. Brave ·superl Making a fine show or display.
V. Brave ·noun A man daring beyond discretion; a bully.
VI. Brave ·vt To Adorn; to make fine or showy.
VII. Brave ·superl Having any sort of superiority or excellence;
— especially such as in conspicuous.
VIII. Brave ·superl Bold; courageous; daring; intrepid;
— opposed to cowardly; as, a brave man; a brave act.
IX. Brave ·vt To encounter with courage and fortitude; to set at defiance; to Defy; to Dare.