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.