ETYMOLOGICAL AND LEXICAL ANALYSIS OF “COURAGE”
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This article investigates the etymological development and lexical characteristics of the English word courage. The study aims to trace its historical origins, semantic changes, and lexical relationships within the English language. Using historical dictionaries and semantic analysis, the research reveals that courage originated from the Latin cor meaning “heart,” later evolving through Old French and Middle English to its present-day meaning of “mental or moral strength to face danger or fear.” The article concludes that courage reflects not only a linguistic evolution but also a transformation of cultural and moral values from physical bravery to spiritual and ethical strength.
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