Braving

An act of bravado. Brav'ingly, adv. In a defiant, blustering manner. Bravo, n.; pl. BRAVI, ( bra'vo.) A name given in Italy to a certain cla of individuals who engage themselves for money to perform the most hazardous enterprises, frequently murder. Bravo, ( brah'vō .) interj. [It. and Sp.] An exclamation of applause, signifying well done! bravely! It is used in English without regard to gender or number, but the Italians use brava for the feminine, and bravi for the plural: the superlative is bravi imo .