valour

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

heroism, gallantry, valor, valorousness, valiance, valiancy

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