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valour

British  
/ ˈvælə /

noun

  1. 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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"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

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

Johnson was awarded an Intelligence Star, the CIA's second-highest award for valour.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2024

Warren Gatland's youthful Wales side have battled with valour in this Six Nations, albeit to no avail.

From BBC Mar. 16, 2024

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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