a. Destitute of mettle, that is, or fire or spirit. [ R. ] Llewellyn. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having abundance of mettle; ardent; full of fire;
a. Having mettle; high-spirited; ardent; full of fire. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Dull-spirited. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]