valour
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Origin of valour
C15: from Late Latin valor, from valēre to be strong
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"They gave a fitting response to those who dared to attack innocent Indians at Pahalgam. The entire nation salutes our forces for their valour," he said in a statement.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Last year, the regional government pledged to bestow the honorary title of "village of military valour" for the participation of its men in the war.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
In July 1941, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross - awarded to RAF personnel for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty while flying in active operations.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2025
Warren Gatland's youthful Wales side have battled with valour in this Six Nations, albeit to no avail.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2024
The horse is renowned for his strength and valour, and sires acrobatic colts.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson
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