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Bold (b&ō;ld), a. [OE. bald, bold, AS. bald, beald; akin to Icel. ballr, OHG. bald, MHG. balt, D. boud, Goth. balþei boldness, It. baldo. In Ger. there remains only bald, adv. soon. Cf. Bawd, n.] 1. Forward to meet danger; venturesome; daring; not timorous or shrinking from risk; brave; courageous.
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Throngs of knights and barons bold. Milton.
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2. Exhibiting or requiring spirit and contempt of danger; planned with courage; daring; vigorous.The bold design leased highly.” Milton.
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3. In a bad sense, too forward; taking undue liberties; over assuming or confident; lacking proper modesty or restraint; rude; impudent.
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Thou art too wild, too rude and bold of voice. Shak.
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4. Somewhat overstepping usual bounds, or conventional rules, as in art, literature, etc.; taking liberties in composition or expression; as, the figures of an author are bold.Bold tales.” Waller.
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The cathedral church is a very bold work. Addison.
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5. Standing prominently out to view; markedly conspicuous; striking the eye; in high relief.
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Shadows in painting . . . make the figure bolder. Dryden.
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6. Steep; abrupt; prominent.
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Where the bold cape its warning forehead rears. Trumbull.
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Bold (&unr_;), v. t. To make bold or daring. [Obs.] Shak.
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Bold, v. i. To be or become bold. [Obs.]
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