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English word mettle comes from Ancient Greek μεταλλάω
μεταλλάω (Ancient Greek)
μέταλλευειν (Ancient Greek)
μέταλλον (Ancient Greek)
metallum (Latin)
Metal (atomic element or material made of such atoms). Mine (place where metals are found). Precious metals, especially gold or silver.
metal (English)
(music) Characterized by strong drum-beats and distorted guitars. [1970s and after]. Having the emotional or social characteristics associated with metal music; brash, bold, frank, unyielding, etc. To make a road using crushed rock, stones etc. (UK, obsolete, in the plural) The rails of a railway.. (archaic) The substance that constitutes something or someone; matter; hence, character or [...]
mettle (English)
(obsolete) Metal; a metallic substance.. A quality of endurance and courage.. Good temperament and character.