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adjective
Date: 1800
1.
a. veined <a nerved wing> b. having veins or nerves especially of a specified kind or number — used in combination <fan-nerved leaves> 2. showing courage or strength
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
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-nerved — «nurvd», adjective. 1. having nerves: »strong nerved. 2. Botany. nervate. 3. Entomology. having nervures. nerved, combining form. having nerves: »Strong nerved = having strong nerves … Useful english dictionary
Nerved — (n[ e]rvd), a. 1. Having nerves of a special character; as, weak nerved. [1913 Webster] 2. (Bot.) Having nerves, or simple and parallel ribs or veins. Gray. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nerved — fla·bel·li·nerved; nerved; dig·i·ti·nerved; … English syllables
Nerved — Nerve Nerve (n[ e]rv), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Nerved} (n[ e]rvs); p. pr. & vb. n. {Nerving}.] To give strength or vigor to; to supply with force; as, fear nerved his arm. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nerved — vd adjective Etymology: nerve (I) + ed 1. : having nerves; especially : having nerves of a specified character often used in combination fan nerved 2. : showing courage or strength … Useful english dictionary
nerved — adjective Having one or more principal veins, especially of a leaf. The leaf was palmately nerved … Wiktionary
Nerved manna grass — manna grass manna grass n. (Bot.), Any of several tall slender grasses of the genus {Glyceria}. They have long loose panicles, have a sweet flavor or odor, and grow in moist places. {Nerved manna grass} is {Glyceria nervata}, and {Floating manna… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
nerved — nÉœrv /nÉœËv n. any bundle of fibers belonging to the nervous system that transmits sensations and messages between the brain and other parts of the body; tendon (Anatomy); vein in a leaf or insect wing; courage; daring; rude boldness (Informal) … English contemporary dictionary
nerved — 1) vender 2) denver … Anagrams dictionary
nerved — See corrugated, pleated, plicate … Expanded glossary of Cycad terms
