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sang-froid
CIDE DICTIONARY
sang-froid, n. [F., cold blood.].
Freedom from agitation or excitement of mind; coolness in trying circumstances; indifference; calmness. Burke. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
sang-froid, n. composure, coolness, etc., in danger or under agitating circumstances.
Etymology
F, = cold blood
THESAURUS
sang-froid
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