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visceral \VIS-er-uhl\ adjective

1. Related to viscera.

2. Instinctive, not reasoning or intellectual.

3. Dealing with base emotions; earthy, crude.

From Medieval Latin visceralis, from Latin viscera (internal organs), plural of viscus (flesh). From the belief that viscera were the seat of emotions.

doughty \DOW-tee\, adjective:

Marked by fearless resolution; valiant; brave.

Doughty comes from Old English dohtig, "brave, valiant, fit."

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