Fōr'ti-tūde, n.
(53), n. [Lat. fortitudo, from fortis, strong; O. Sp. fortitud, O. It. fortitudine.]
Sense 1. Power to resist attack; strength. [Obs.] The fortitude of the place is best known to you. Shak.
Sense 2. That strength or firmness of mind which enables a person to encounter danger with coolness and courage, or to bear pain or adversity without murmuring, depression, or despondency; passive courage; resolute endurance; firmness in confronting or bearing up against danger.
Extolling patience as the truest fortitude. Milton. Fortitude is the guard and support of the other virtues. Locke.
Synonyms—Courage; resolution; resoluteness; endurance; bravery. See COURAGE.