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Webster 1913 Edition
Resolute
Res′o-lute
(r?z′?-l?t)
, Adj.
[Cf. F. ]
résolu
. The L. resolutus
(p. p. of resolvere
) means, relaxed, enervated, effeminate. See Resolve
, Verb.
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
Ready to fight; therefore be
resolute
. Shakespeare
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)
, Noun.
1.
One who is resolute; hence, a desperado.
[Obs.]
Shak.
2.
Redelivery; repayment.
[Obs.]
“Yearly resolutes, deductions, and payments.” Bp. Burnet.
Webster 1828 Edition
Resolute
RES'OLUTE
,Adj.
Having a fixed purpose; determined; hence, bold; firm; steady; constant in pursuing a purpose.
Edward is at hand, ready to fight; therefore be resolute.