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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

Manchester Area Coroner, Zak Golombeck, said Mr Burke, 36, "died with bravery and valour and was sadly killed by cowardice and dishonour".

From BBC Dec. 13, 2024

The Legion of Honour is France's top accolade for an elite group of people who distinguish themselves through civilian or military valour.

From BBC Jul. 14, 2023

He has flown countless combat missions for Ukraine's Sikorsky Brigade and been decorated for valour.

From BBC Feb. 26, 2023

If he regains it, your valour is vain, and his victory will be swift and complete: so complete that none can foresee the end of it while this world lasts.

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

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