Res"o*lute (r?z"?-l?t), a. [Cf. F.
résolu. The L. resolutus (p. p. of
resolvere) means, relaxed, enervated, effeminate. See
Resolve, v. t. & i.] 1.
Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a
determination; hence, bold; firm; steady.
Edward is at hand,
Ready to fight; therefore be resolute.
Shak.
2. Convinced; satisfied; sure.
[Obs.]
3. Resolving, or explaining; as, the
Resolute Doctor Durand. [Obs.]
Syn. -- Determined; decided; fixed; steadfast; steady;
constant; persevering; firm; bold; unshaken.
Res"o*lute (r?z"?-l?t), n.
1. One who is resolute; hence, a desperado.
[Obs.] Shak.
2. Redelivery; repayment. [Obs.] "Yearly
resolutes, deductions, and payments." Bp. Burnet.
Res"o*lute (r?z"?-l?t), a. [Cf. F.
résolu. The L. resolutus (p. p. of
resolvere) means, relaxed, enervated, effeminate. See
Resolve, v. t. & i.] 1.
Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a
determination; hence, bold; firm; steady.
Edward is at hand,
Ready to fight; therefore be resolute.
Shak.
2. Convinced; satisfied; sure.
[Obs.]
3. Resolving, or explaining; as, the
Resolute Doctor Durand. [Obs.]
Syn. -- Determined; decided; fixed; steadfast; steady;
constant; persevering; firm; bold; unshaken.
Res"o*lute (r?z"?-l?t), n.
1. One who is resolute; hence, a desperado.
[Obs.] Shak.
2. Redelivery; repayment. [Obs.] "Yearly
resolutes, deductions, and payments." Bp. Burnet.
