noun
valour
VA-luh
noun
1
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
"He was awarded a medal for valour after pulling two soldiers from the wreckage."
How to Use Valour
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBravery, especially the kind shown in combat or extreme danger.
UK vs US
Spelled "valour" in British English, "valor" in American English.
Common pairings
act of valour
medal for valour
show great valour
Word Forms
valours plural
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman valour, from Latin valor, related to valere, "to be strong".