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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 |
| Bethania | | - | Spanish, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek |
| Szczepan | | SHCHE-pahn | Polish |
| Obi | | - | Western African, Igbo |
| A&Eth;Alsteinn | | - | Icelandic, Ancient Scandinavian |
| Bryony | | BRIE-ə-nee | English (Rare) |
| Marlene | | mahr-LE-nə (German), MAHR-leen (English) | German, English |