What does "valour" mean?

Individually sustained verve or passion.

What is a synonym for "valour"?

Common synonyms include: heroism, valor, boldness, bravery, courage, courageousness.

/ˈvælə/ noun

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Noun

1
Individually sustained verve or passion. UK, uncountable, usually
"Valor wins the battle, not death!"
2
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) wordnet
3
Value; worth. UK, uncountable, usually
4
Strength of mind in regard to danger; the quality which enables a person to encounter danger with firmness UK, uncountable, usually
5
A brave man; a man of valour. UK, dated, uncountable, usually

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

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