valour
Britishnoun
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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
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
‘I do not doubt the valour of your people. But the world is changing. The walls of Minas Tirith may be strong, but they are not strong enough. If they fail, what then?’
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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