(a) Of a spear, an arrow: sturdy; capable of wounding, cruel; (b) of courage: firm, steadfast; (c) of persons: fierce, violent; of an outcry: furious, vehement; (d) of a wind: rushing, turbulent. …

(a) Willing to bear hardship, affliction, etc.; (b) self-restrained, slow to anger, calm; (c) patiently awaiting an event; also, as noun: one who patiently waits. …