valiance
va·liance
noun
1.
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
- “he showed great heroism in battle”
- “he received a medal for valor”
Origin
From Middle English valiaunce, from Anglo-Norman vaillaunce and Old French vaillance.
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