visceral VIS-er-uhl adjective

1. Related to viscera.

2. Instinctive, not reasoning or intellectual.

3. Dealing with base emotions; earthy, crude.

From Medieval Latin visceralis, from Latin viscera (internal organs), plural of viscus (flesh). From the belief that viscera were the seat of emotions.

doughty DOW-tee, adjective:

Marked by fearless resolution; valiant; brave.

Doughty comes from Old English dohtig, “brave, valiant, fit.”