valour

British

/ ˈvælə /

noun

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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"His valour helped save hundreds of lives," Modi said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

"This valour by Smit fills us with pride.... He is currently undergoing treatment," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

"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

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

From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2024

The horse is renowned for his strength and valour, and sires acrobatic colts.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson

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