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valour
/ ˈvælə /
noun
- courage or bravery, esp in battle
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Derived Forms
- ˈvalorous, adjective
- ˈvalorously, adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of valour1
C15: from Late Latin valor, from valēre to be strong
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Example Sentences
Ms Seshu says “one may couch it in the language of valour and sacrifice, but it was nothing but a horrific murder”.
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Johnson was awarded an Intelligence Star, the CIA's second-highest award for valour.
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The Legion of Honour is France's top accolade for an elite group of people who distinguish themselves through civilian or military valour.
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He has flown countless combat missions for Ukraine's Sikorsky Brigade and been decorated for valour.
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His commander, who received Ukraine's highest award for valour, was killed.
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