strong-hearted

See also: stronghearted

English

Adjective

strong-hearted (comparative more strong-hearted, superlative most strong-hearted)

1. Alternative form of stronghearted
   • 1818, Sir Walter Scott, The Heart of Mid-Lothian:

     Ye had better," said Mrs. Saddletree. "I will be wanted ower yonder," indicating the Tolbooth with her hand, "and I maun leave him now, or I will never be able to leave him.I fearna for his life—I ken how strong-hearted he is—I ken it," she said, laying her hand on her bosom, "by my ain heart at this minute."

   • 1972, Dean Koontz, Dance with the Devil:

     “You're a strong-hearted girl to have taken all that without fainting.”