virtu
noun
Meaning
- The fine arts as a subject of study or expertise; understanding of arts and antiquities.
- Objets d'art collectively.
- Especially with reference to the writings of Machiavelli (1469–1527): the requisite qualities for political or military success; vitality, determination; power.
- Moral worth; virtue, virtuousness.
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