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mettle

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mettle /ˈmɛtl̟/ noun
mettle
/ˈmɛtl̟/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of METTLE
[noncount]
: strength of spirit : ability to continue despite difficulties

on your mettle

chiefly British
: making an effort to do as well as possible