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Mettle is defined as a high quality of personal character.

(noun)

An example of mettle is a soldier's bravery.
An example of mettle is a person who has spirit and courage.

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See mettle in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

quality of character or temperament; esp., high quality of character; spirit; courage; ardor

Origin: var. of metal, used fig.

See mettle in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Courage and fortitude; spirit: troops who showed their mettle in combat.
Inherent quality of character and temperament.

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Origin: Variant of metal

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