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Entry 5 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Resolute

/(r?z"?-l?t)/ · Res·o·lute · IPA /ˈɹɛ.zəˌl(j)uːt/
01 a. Having a decided purpose; determined; resolved; fixed in a determination; hence, bold; firm; steady.
  1. 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. 2.
    Convinced; satisfied; sure.[Obs.]
  3. 3.
    Resolving, or explaining; as, the Resolute Doctor Durand.[Obs.]
02 n. One who is resolute; hence, a desperado.
  1. 1.
    One who is resolute; hence, a desperado.[Obs.]
  2. 2.
    Redelivery; repayment.[Obs.]