her´o|ine|ship

her´o|ine|ship
her|o|ine «HEHR oh ihn», noun.
1. a girl or woman admired for her bravery, great deeds, or noble qualities; female hero: »

Boadicea, a queen of ancient Britain, was a heroine when she led a revolt against the Romans. Florence Nightingale was a heroine during the Crimean War when she nursed the wounded.

2. the most important female person in a story, play, or poem: »

Take Lilia, then, for heroine…And make her some great princess (Tennyson).

3. Greek Legend. a girl or woman of more than Human qualities, favored by the gods.
[< Latin hērōīnē < Greek hērōīnē, feminine of hōs hero]
her´o|ine|ship, noun.

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