lionheart

[lahy-uhn-hahrt]

noun

1. a person of exceptional courage and bravery.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lionheart¹

First recorded in 1655–65; lion + heart

Example Sentences

He was cast as Richard the Lionheart and couldn't believe that a baker's son from Port Talbot was working with Katharine Hepburn.

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Under Holinshed's assertion that Richard the Lionheart was "not very notorious," Milton added: "the booke of Provenzall poets numbers him in / the catalogue, telling of his poetrie, and his Provenzal / mistresses."

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The result is “The Lionheart” documentary that had screenings at the Tribeca Festival and won awards at the Heartland International Film Festival and the Key West Film Festival.

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Dan Wheldon was best known by his nickname, “The Lionheart,” and won the Indianapolis 500 twice.

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Playing Total War games from a young age inspired Lionheart to find out more and study Medieval history at university.

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