#word definiton

Adjective

[dawnt-lis,dahnt- ]

1. not to be daunted or intimidated; fearless; intrepid; bold:
    a dauntless hero.

Noun

2. (initial capital letter) Also called Douglas SBD. the principal U.S. Navy fleet bomber of early World War II, capable of carrying bombs or depth charges and particularly successful as a dive bomber.

Origin:
First recorded in 1585–95; daunt+-less

“But in spite of those rather weary looking eyes, young Mortier was possessed of a burning enthusiasm and a dauntless courage.”
- R. P. DUNN-PATTISON, NAPOLEON’S MARSHALS