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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Resolute \Res"o*lute\ (r?z"?-l?t), a. [Cf. F. r['e]solu. The L.
resolutus (p. p. of resolvere) means relaxed, enervated,
effeminate. See {Resolve}, v. t. & i.]
1. Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a
determination; hence bold; firm; steady.
Edward is at hand, Ready to fight; therefore be
resolute. --Shak.
2. Convinced; satisfied; sure [Obs.]
3. Resolving, or explaining; as the Resolute Doctor Durand.
[Obs.]
Syn: Determined; decided; fixed; steadfast; steady; constant;
persevering; firm; bold; unshaken.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Resolute \Res"o*lute\ (r?z"?-l?t), n.
1. One who is resolute; hence a desperado. [Obs.] --Shak.
2. Redelivery; repayment. [Obs.] ``Yearly resolutes,
deductions, and payments.'' --Bp. Burnet.
From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]:
resolute
adj 1: firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and
determination; "stood resolute against the enemy";
"faced with a resolute opposition"; "a resolute and
unshakeable faith" [ant: {irresolute}]
2: characterized by quickness and firmness; "his reply was
unhesitating" [syn: {unhesitating}]
From THE DEVIL'S DICTIONARY ((C)1911 Released April 15 1993) [devils]:
RESOLUTE, adj Obstinate in a course that we approve.
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