Res"o*lute (r?z"?-l?t), n. 1. One who is resolute; hence, a desperado. [Obs.]
Shak.
2. Redelivery; repayment. [Obs.] "Yearly resolutes, deductions, and payments." Bp. Burnet.
Res"o*lute (r?z"?-l?t), a. [Cf. F. résolu. The L. resolutus (p. p. of resolvere) means, relaxed,
enervated, effeminate. See
Resolve, v. t. & i.]
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. Convinced; satisfied; sure. [Obs.]
3.
Resolving, or explaining; as,
the Resolute Doctor Durand. [Obs.]
Syn. -- Determined; decided; fixed; steadfast; steady; constant; persevering;
firm; bold; unshaken.
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