Obs. [f. as prec. + -ING2.]
1. That braves; daring, defiant, boasting.
1579. J. Stubbes, Gaping Gulf, D iij b. These braving English gentlemen are as farre from the wisedom of theyr noble auncesters … as from theyr courage.
1605. Play Stucley, 1073, in Sch. Shaks. (1878), I. 201. Braving braggart … Look to thyself.
1679. Prance, True Narr. Pop. Plot, 6. He spoke openly, and in a braving manner.
1748. Richardson, Clarissa (1811), II. xxxii. 198. No blustering, braving lover.
2. Showy, resplendent; high-sounding, stately.
1600. Fairfax, Tasso, IX. lxxxii. 175. Fine And brauing in his Turkish pompe he shone.
1633. P. Fletcher, Elisa, II. xxxiv. The flowers … Spreading their braving colours to the skie.
1649. J. H., Motion to Parl., 41. A many large and braving Titles.
