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DOUGHTY (doughtier, doughtiest)

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Dictionary entry overview: What does doughty mean?

• DOUGHTY (adjective)
The adjective DOUGHTY has 1 sense:

1. resolute and without fear

Familiarity information: DOUGHTY used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• DOUGHTY (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Resolute and without fear

Synonyms:

doughty; hardy

Similar:

manful; manlike; manly (possessing qualities befitting a man)

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