valour
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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
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
This was no assault upon the Dark Lord by the men of Gondor, risen like avenging ghosts from the graves of valour long passed away.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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