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