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Definitions for mettlesome
ˈmɛt l səmmet·tle·some

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. mettlesomeadjective

    having a proud and unbroken spirit

  2. game, gamy, gamey, gritty, mettlesome, spirited, spunkyadjective

    willing to face danger

Wiktionary

  1. mettlesomeadjective

    Of great mettle; courageous.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Mettlesomeadjective

    Spritely; lively; gay; brisk; airy; fiery; courageous.

    Etymology: from mettle.

    Their force differs from true spirit, as much as a vicious from a mettlesome horse. Tatler, №. 61.

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  1. mettlesome

    Mettlesome refers to someone who is full of vigor, spirit, courage, or determination. It describes someone who is not easily discouraged and is willing to face challenges bravely.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Mettlesomeadjective

    full of spirit; possessing constitutional ardor; fiery; as, a mettlesome horse

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of mettlesome in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of mettlesome in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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  • AOmowale Muhammad
    AOmowale Muhammad
    It could mention not to be confused with meddlesome.
    LikeReply6 years ago

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