Definitions from Wiktionary (nerve)

▸ noun:  A bundle of neurons with their connective tissue sheaths, blood vessels and lymphatics.
▸ noun:  (nonstandard, colloquial) A neuron.
▸ noun:  (botany) A vein in a leaf; a grain in wood.
▸ noun:  Courage; boldness; audacity; gall.
▸ noun:  Patience; stamina; endurance, fortitude.
▸ noun:  (in the plural) One's neural structures considered collectively as, and conceptually equated with, one's psyche.
▸ noun:  (in the plural) Mental agitation caused by fear, stress or other negative emotions.
▸ noun:  (polymer technology) The elastic resistance of raw rubber or other polymers to permanent deformation during processing.
▸ noun:  (obsolete) Sinew, tendon.
▸ verb:  (transitive) To give courage.
▸ verb:  (transitive) To give strength; to supply energy or vigour.

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