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Valor

Valor Meaning & Definition
Valor Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Valor?

[n] 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"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Valor: gallantry | heroism | valiance | valiancy | valorousness | valour

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See Also | bravery | courage | courageousness

Valor In Webster's Dictionary

\Val"or\, n. [OE. valour, OF. valor, valur, valour, F. valeur, LL. valor, fr. L. valere to be strong, or worth. See {Valiant}.] [Written also {valour}.] 1. Value; worth. [Obs.] ``The valor of a penny.'' --Sir T. More. 2. Strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which enables a man to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery; courage; prowess; intrepidity. For contemplation he and valor formed. --Milton. When valor preys on reason, It eats the sword it fights with. --Shak. Fear to do base, unworthy things is valor. --B. Jonson. 3. A brave man; a man of valor. [R.] --Ld. Lytton. Syn: Courage; heroism; bravery; gallantry; boldness; fearlessness. See {Courage}, and {Heroism}.

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