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valour

British

/ ˈvælə /

noun

courage or bravery, esp in battle

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Other Word Forms

valorous adjective
valorously adverb

Etymology

Origin of valour

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

Example Sentences

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Last year, the regional government pledged to bestow the honorary title of "village of military valour" for the participation of its men in the war.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

He was awarded the Victoria Cross – the highest recognition for valour that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth Armed Forces – on 29 August, 1944.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025

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

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2023

She rose through the ranks and won commendations for valour.

From Reuters • Nov. 26, 2021

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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