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dhīraṁ

dhīra

accusative singular masculine of dhīra

  1. steadfast, courageous
  2. wise, intelligent
  3. resolute, firm

Etymology. From √dhṛ 'to hold, bear'; cognate with Sanskrit dhīra and Greek thrassō 'to be bold'. The root image is holding steady under pressure. Related to Latin firmus.

Meanings from the Digital Pāḷi Dictionary; morphology and etymology by Claude.

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