valour

British

/ ˈvælə /

noun

courage or bravery, esp in battle

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of valour

C15: from Late Latin valor, from valēre to be strong

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"His valour helped save hundreds of lives," Modi said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

"This valour by Smit fills us with pride.... He is currently undergoing treatment," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

"His valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy," he wrote in a post on X, adding that he hoped for the pilot's speedy recovery.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

"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

Then perceiving that the valour of the City was already beaten down, the hidden Captain put forth his strength.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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