Nerve \Nerve\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Nerved}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Nerving}.]
To give strength or vigor to; to supply with force; as, fear
nerved his arm.
Nerved \Nerved\, a.
1. Having nerves of a special character; as, weak-nerved.
2. (Bot.) Having nerves, or simple and parallel ribs or
veins. --Gray.