Brave
Combat
Combat verb - To oppose (someone) in physical conflict.
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Both boys are New Blood at the beginning of the story, but while Nick is talented at combat and brave in the face of danger, Leroy is a coward and, though violent, terrible at actual combat.
Source: Literature / The Child Thief -
Took a Level in Badass: Athelstan in the second season is brave and combat-trained enough to prove himself in battle and is accepted as a thane.
Source: Series / Vikings -
Antagonist in Mourning: "Fare thee well, brave heart," says Hal after killing Henry Percy in combat.
Source: Film / Chimes at Midnight
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