Etymology

nerved

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Today it means: Vigorous, strong; courageous. Full definition →

First used 17th–19th c.
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The story

From nerve + -ed.

First known use, by meaning

  • 17th–19th c. Vigorous, strong; courageous.
  • from 17th c. Having nerves of a specified kind.
  • from 18th c. Having one or more principal veins, especially of a leaf.

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