θάρσος

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Etymology

From Proto-Indo-European *dʰers- (to dare). Cognate with English dare, Proto-Slavic *dьrzъ (bold), Sanskrit धृषु (dhṛṣú, proud) and Albanian nder (honor, favour).

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Noun

θάρσος (thársosn (genitive θάρσους or θάρσεος); third declension

  1. courage, confidence, audacity
  2. that which gives courage

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