Main Entry: dough·ty

Pronunciation: \ˈdau̇-tē\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): dough·ti·er; dough·ti·est

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English dohtig; akin to Old High German toug is useful, Greek teuchein to make

Date: before 12th century

: marked by fearless resolution : valiant <a doughty warrior>

— dough·ti·ly \ˈdau̇-t^əl-ē\ adverb

— dough·ti·ness \ˈdau̇-tē-nəs\ noun