derring-do



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derring-do

Heroic, brave, or daring deeds or spirit, especially when referring to swordplay or other action-adventure scenarios. The sailor, with great derring-do, leapt from the crow's nest of the ship with his sword in his teeth, pouncing on the pirate captain.

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kadrİ-Turkish
Sumayya-Arabic
Dalia (1)-Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic)
Intira-Thai
VitoVEE-to (Italian), BEE-to (Spanish)Italian, Spanish
DeidreDEE-drəEnglish