About The Word Valor
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Valor
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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 Related Terms | Find terms related to Valor: 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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