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valour

va·lour

UK/ˈvælə/ US/ˈvælɚ/ uncommon dated uk

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 valour, from Anglo-Norman valour, from Latin valor. Doublet of valure.

Phrases

  • discretion is the better part of valour

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