[f. as prec. + -NESS.] The quality of being courageous; valor, bravery, boldness, courage.
1494. Fabyan, Chron., VII. ccxxxvi. 273. He was of … great courageousnes.
1545. Ascham, Toxoph. (Arb.), 35. Labour prepareth the body to hardnesse, the mind to couragiousnesse.
1605. Camden, Rem. (1637), 202. True valour and manfull couragiousnesse.
