NERVE
Nerve, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Nerved; p. pr. & vb. n. Nerving.]
Defn: To give strength or vigor to; to supply with force; as, fear nerved his arm.
NERVED
Nerved, a.
1. Having nerves of a special character; as, weak-nerved.
2. (Bot.)
Defn: Having nerves, or simple and parallel ribs or veins. Gray.
NERVELESS
Nerve"less, a.
1. Destitute of nerves.
2. Destitute of strength or of courage; wanting vigor; weak;
powerless.
A kingless people for a nerveless state. Byron.
Awaking, all nerveless, from an ugly dream. Hawthorne.
NERVELESSNESS
Nerve"less*ness, n.