1. (v. i.) To have adequate or sufficient courage for any purpose; to be bold or venturesome; not to be afraid; to venture.

2. (v. t.) To have courage for; to attempt courageously; to venture to do or to undertake.

3. (v. t.) To challenge; to provoke; to defy.

4. (n.) The quality of daring; venturesomeness; boldness; dash.

5. (n.) Defiance; challenge.

6. (v. i.) To lurk; to lie hid.

7. (v. t.) To terrify; to daunt.

8. (n.) A small fish; the dace.

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