NERVE (2)

Source: 566, 567

nerve (2). Nerve, v.t. to give nerves, strength or vigor

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Nerve (nẽrv), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Nerved (nẽrvd); p. pr. & vb. n. Nerving.] To give strength or vigor to; to supply with force; as, fear nerved his arm.