valour
Britishnoun
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Etymology
Origin of valour
C15: from Late Latin valor, from valēre to be strong
Example Sentences
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The researchers found he had been awarded the British Military Cross, as well as the Polish Cross of Valour and Bar, for fighting in Belgium, during which his right hand was blown off.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2022
On Friday, PBS premiered a new episode of “American Masters” devoted to Terence McNally, author of works such as “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair De Lune” and “Love! Valour Compassion!”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2019
According to Wenninger, who was awarded the LAPD’s Medal of Valour, he was effectively fired from John’s security detail because he had reported a fellow officer for overtime theft.
From The Guardian • Mar. 30, 2016
Remarkably, Mr Hall does not know what he was given his medal for, only that it was "For Valour", because he never saw his citation.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2011
Valour needs first strength, and then a weapon.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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