derring-do

derring-do Definition

derring-do (der′iŋ do̵̅o̅′)

noun

daring action; reckless courage

Etymology: ME derrynge do, durring don, lit., daring to do; misunderstood as abstract n. by Spenser and thence popularized by Scott (Ivanhoe)

derring-do Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

general: I love your dancing, your little ' shows ' , your love of climbing trees and your general derring-do.

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