Substance or quality of temperament; spirit, esp. as regardshonor, courage, fortitude, ardor, etc.; disposition; -- usually in agood sense.A certain critical hour which shall... try what mettle his heart ismade of. South.Gentlemen of brave mettle. Shak.The winged courser, like a generous horse, Shows most true mettlewhen you check his course. Pope.To put one one's mettle, to cause or incite one to use one's bestefforts.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/topic/1116/mettleRSS for NodeTue, 23 Jun 2026 19:42:48 GMTTue, 21 Mar 2017 18:32:44 GMT60Ability to persevere despite obstacles...usually performed with class or grace.

]]>https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/35099https://definedictionarymeaning.com/post/35099Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:34:03 GMTthe ability or driving force of an individual to [persevere] when they think they can't go any farther.

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