Fortitude /(?)/

For·ti·tude

Fortitude

n.
  1. Power to resist attack; strength; firmness. [Obs.]
    The fortitude of the place is best known to you.
  2. That strength or firmness of mind which enables a person to encounter danger with coolness and courage, or to bear pain or adversity without murmuring, depression, or despondency; passive courage; resolute endurance; firmness in confronting or bearing up against danger or enduring trouble.
    Extolling patience as the truest fortitude.
    Fortitude is the guard and support of the other virtues.