derring-do

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Valiant deeds in desperate times.
  2. Brave and adventurous (albeit often reckless) actions.

Pronunciation

/ˌdɛɹɪŋˈduː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-derring-do.wav

Word forms

derring-do

Etymology

From Middle English daring (to) do, misinterpreted as a noun by Edmund Spenser.

Derived words

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