Sang`-froid' noun [ French, cold blood.] Freedom from agitation or excitement of mind; coolness in trying circumstances; indifference; calmness. Burke. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/S/13
sang-froid 1. Self-possession or calmness, especially in a dangerous or stressful situation. 2. Coolness and composure, especially in trying or difficult circumstances. 3. Etymology: French sang, 'blood'; from Old French, from Latin sanguis, 'blood' + froid, 'cold'; from Old French, from Vulgar Latin frigidus, alteration of Latin frigidus. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1889/2