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heart of oak
heart of oak
A trait said to belong to a very emotionally and/or mentally strong person. I don't know how a soldier does it—he or she must have a heart of oak. My brother has a heart of oak and has remained totally calm while coping with his wife's sudden illness.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| Diane | | dee-AHN (French), die-AN (English) | French, English |
| Viona | | - | English (Rare) |
| Azrael | | - | Judeo-Christian Legend |
| Shanice | | shə-NEES | African American (Modern) |
| Dar | | - | Hebrew |
| Simin | | - | Persian |