English Explanatory Dictionary

valour

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Individually sustained verve or passion.
  2. Value; worth.
  3. Strength of mind in regard to danger; the quality that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness; a feeling of upstanding bravery against adversity.
  4. A brave man; a man of valour.

Pronunciation

en-us-valor.ogg /ˈvælə/ /ˈvælɚ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vininn126-valour.wav

Word forms

valour valours valor

Etymology

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

Synonyms

prowess bravery courage intrepidity

Derived words

discretion is the better part of valour
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