valour

/ ˈvælə /

noun

1. courage or bravery, esp in battle

Derived Forms

• ˈvalorous, adjective
• ˈvalorously, adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of valour¹

C15: from Late Latin valor, from valēre to be strong

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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