valour
pronunciation
How to pronounce valour in British English:
UK [ˈvælə(r)]
How to pronounce valour in American English:
US [ˈvælɚ]
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- Noun:
- the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
Word Origin
- valour (n.)
- chiefly British English spelling of valor (q.v.); for spelling, see -or.
Example
- 1. In today 's volatile markets , such discretion might prove the better part of valour .
- 2. With our friends and our valour , we will succeed .
- 3. Valour is superior to numbers-vegetius .
- 4. There is tears for his love ; joy for his fortune ; honour for his valour ; and death for his ambition .
- 5. Mr obama called mr hagel a " patriot " in late december who had done " extraordinary work " in the senate and served with " valour " in vietnam .