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
Parwiz-Persian
IrmentrudEER-men-trootGerman (Archaic)
Julian['dʒu:ljən]
Andoni-Basque
Katrinakə-TREE-nə (English), kaht-REE-nah (Dutch)English, German, Swedish, Dutch
LempiLEM-peeFinnish