Valour

//ˈvælə// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Individually sustained verve or passion. UK, uncountable, usually

    "Valor wins the battle, not death!"

  2. 2
    the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) wordnet
  3. 3
    Value; worth. UK, uncountable, usually
  4. 4
    Strength of mind in regard to danger; the quality which enables a person to encounter danger with firmness UK, uncountable, usually
  5. 5
    A brave man; a man of valour. UK, dated, uncountable, usually

Synonyms

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prowessballsboldnessbraverybraverycourage

Example

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"To his valour he added a most exquisite genius and understanding, grandeur of mind, and a capacity equally turned for military or civil affairs."

Etymology

From Middle English valour, from Anglo-Norman valour, from Latin valor. Doublet of valure.

Related phrases

discretion is the better part of valour

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