Bold, fierce; proud.

Strong-willed; spirited.

Conscious of one's own dignity, proud. Also: stubborn, disobedient. Obsolete.

Exhibiting or characterized by great courage or spirit; bold, fearless; bellicose. Also: haughty, proud. Cf. high-hearted, adj.

Having a large or fine crest; (in earliest use figurative) proud, high-spirited.