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valiancy

American  
[val-yuhn-see] / ˈvæl jən si /
Also valiance

noun

  1. valiant nature or quality; valor; bravery; courage.


Etymology

Origin of valiancy

First recorded in 1565–75; vali(ant) + -ancy


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“Their valiancy in battle, and that of the brave Afghan partners they fought alongside, will endure in our hearts and history,” he added.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 30, 2018

She is incapable of conveying the proper air of gentility, and she lacks somewhat the valiancy and authority Amanda should possess.

From Time Magazine Archive

In episodic fashion, Mr. Merriwether embraces the four major concerns that have spurred Williams' dramatic imagination: loneliness, love, the violated heart and the valiancy of survival.

From Time Magazine Archive

Shortly after also Iohn earle of Albemarle, William Fortis, and Peter de Mallow a Poictouin, men for their valiancy greatly renowmed, went thither, leading with them a great number of Christian souldiors, Matth.

From The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation — Volume 08 Asia, Part I by Richard Hakluyt

They hoisted their sail to the mast so high: They had faith in their strength and their valiancy.

From Stories and Ballads of the Far Past Translated from the Norse (Icelandic and Faroese) with Introductions and Notes by Nora Kershaw

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