Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective Having or showing undue valor or boldness.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective having or showing undue valor or boldness
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Examples
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One or two stepped with overvaliant airs as if they were already plunged into war.
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One or two stepped with overvaliant airs as if they were already plunged into war.
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One or two stepped with overvaliant airs as if they were already plunged into war.
The Red Badge of Courage Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900 1895
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One or two stepped with overvaliant airs as if they were already plunged into war.
The Red Badge of Courage Stephen Crane 1885
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One or two stepped with overvaliant airs as if they were already plunged into war.
The Red Badge of Courage Stephen Crane 1885
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