The French origins of the word 'sangfroid'

'Sangfroid' is a word borrowed from French 'sang-froid'. The word entered the English language some time around 1750.

sangfroid [noun] [1750]

Self-possession or imperturbability especially under strain

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Etymology: French 'sang-froid' literally, cold blood

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