VALIANCE

heroism, gallantry, valor, valour, valorousness, valiance, valiancy

(noun) 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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

valiance (usually uncountable, plural valiances)

The quality of being valiant; heroism, bravery or valour.

Anagrams

• Valencia, valencia

Source: Wiktionary


Val"iance, Val"ian*cy, n. Etym: [Cf. F. vaillance. See Valiant.]

Definition: The quality or state of being valiant; bravery; valor. [Obs.] "His doughty valiance." Spenser.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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UNSEASONED

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