The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Dare-devil \Dare"-dev`il\, n.
   A reckless fellow. Also used adjectively; as, dare-devil
   excitement.
   [1913 Webster]

         A humorous dare-devil -- the very man
         To suit my prpose.                       --Ld. Lytton.
   [1913 Webster]

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

daredevil
    adj 1: presumptuously daring; "a daredevil test pilot having the
           right stuff" [syn: daredevil, temerarious]
    n 1: a reckless impetuous irresponsible person [syn:
         daredevil, madcap, hothead, swashbuckler,
         lunatic, harum-scarum]