valour

/ ˈvælə /

noun

1. courage or bravery, esp in battle

Derived Forms

• ˈvalorous, adjective
• ˈvalorously, adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of valour¹

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

Example Sentences

Vain also was the valour and ability he showed in the campaign against the Royalists in La Vende.

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So nearly a magnificent victory for the French: turned by British valour into a defeat.

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Bruce, keenly realising the importance of the issue, bore himself with splendid valour.

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The War of Independence, which lasted until the next year, was a triumph of science over personal valour about equally balanced.

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With sword drawn and his heart big with valour he dashed across the crystal dwellings.

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