VALIANCY

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


Noun

valiancy (usually uncountable, plural valiancies)

(now rare) Valour, bravery.

For, there is no vertue, doth so easily spread it selfe as military valiancie.

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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