Nerved
[nə:vd]
Definition
(imp. & p. p.) of Nerve
(a.) Having nerves of a special character; as, weak-nerved.
(a.) Having nerves, or simple and parallel ribs or veins.
Typist: Robinson
Examples
- Her slight frame became nerved; her distinguished face quickened with scorn. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Nerved by the courage of desperation, she opened the door. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- We nerved ourselves to the task: in the midst of despair we performed the tasks of hope. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
Typist: Robinson