Definition of Metle
Met"tle (?), n. [E. metal, used
in a tropical sense in allusion to the temper of the metal of a sword
blade. See Metal.] Substance or quality of temperament;
spirit, esp. as regards honor, courage, fortitude, ardor, etc.;
disposition; -- usually in a good sense.
A certain critical hour which shall . . . try what
mettle his heart is made of. South.
Gentlemen of brave mettle.
Shak.
The winged courser, like a generous horse,
Shows most true mettle when you check his course.
Pope.
To put one one's mettle, to cause or incite
one to use one's best efforts.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
METTLE. The semen. To fetch mettle; the act of self pollution.
Mettle is also figuratively used for courage.
- The Devil's Dictionary (Ambrose Bierce)
- the quality of endurance and courage
- having good temperment and character
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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