Etymology

sangfroid

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Today it means: Composure, self-possession or imperturbability especially when in a dangerous situation. Full definition →

French sang-froid
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  1. French · borrowed fromsang-froid
  2. English todaysangfroid

Borrowed from French sang-froid, from sang (“blood”) + froid (“cold”).

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