Definitions for: 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"



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.

Synonyms: gallantry, heroism, valiance, valiancy, valorousness, valour

See Also: bravery, courage, courageousness

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