heman

Synonyms for heman

adj courageous

"especially masculine fellow," 1832, originally among U.S. pioneers, from he + man (n.).

If Heman felt any surprise at her knowledge of his purpose, he did not betray it.

Then Roxy took her place, and Heman bent over his bass-viol.

But Heman had bent his head, and was moving along with the rest, like a man under a burden.

Heman drove into the yard, and stopped before the kitchen door.

Heman looked at the shaving-mug for a moment, as if he contemplated dashing it to the floor.

Heman stole one glance at her, under cover of the saluting voices.

The Ma was at least half the size of the slate, while Heman was microscopic; but, alas!

Heman dropped the reins; he put his hands on her arms, and pulled her forward.

But Heman had climbed into the pung, and given Old Gameleg a vicious cut.

Most of Barry Cornwall's and Mrs. Heman's songs are written in it.