nerve

  1. Noun.  (zoology) A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
  2. Noun.  (context, nonstandard) A neuron.
  3. Noun.  (botany) A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood.
  4. Noun.  Courage, boldness.
  5. Noun.  Patience.
  6. Noun.  Stamina, endurance, fortitude.
  7. Noun.  Audacity, gall.
  8. Noun.  (in the plural) Agitation caused by fear, stress or other negative emotion.
  9. Verb.  (transitive) To give courage; ''sometimes with "up".''.
  10. Verb.  (transitive) To give strength.

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