VALOUR

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does valour mean? 

• VALOUR (noun)
  The noun VALOUR has 1 sense:

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

  Familiarity information: VALOUR used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• VALOUR (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Synonyms:

gallantry; heroism; valiance; valiancy; valor; valorousness; valour

Context example:

he received a medal for valor

Hypernyms ("valour" is a kind of...):

braveness; bravery; courage; courageousness (a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear)

 Context examples 

Baseek was old, and already he had come to know the increasing valour of the dogs it had been his wont to bully.

(White Fang, by Jack London)

The tailor put on the girdle, and resolved to go forth into the world, because he thought his workshop was too small for his valour.

(Fairy Tales, by The Brothers Grimm)

Wit, valour, and politeness, were likewise proposed to be largely taxed, and collected in the same manner, by every person’s giving his own word for the quantum of what he possessed.

(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)

If an enemy landed upon our shores it was then that, with our small army, we should be forced to fall back upon native valour trained into hardihood by the practice and contemplation of manly sports.

(Rodney Stone, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

I grant an ugly woman is a blot on the fair face of creation; but as to the gentlemen, let them be solicitous to possess only strength and valour: let their motto be:—Hunt, shoot, and fight: the rest is not worth a fillip.

(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)

I mentioned the prudent management of our treasury; the valour and achievements of our forces, by sea and land.

(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)

However, they have now equipped a numerous fleet, and are just preparing to make a descent upon us; and his imperial majesty, placing great confidence in your valour and strength, has commanded me to lay this account of his affairs before you.

(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)

They began with many compliments upon my valour and generosity, invited me to that kingdom in the emperor their master’s name, and desired me to show them some proofs of my prodigious strength, of which they had heard so many wonders; wherein I readily obliged them, but shall not trouble the reader with the particulars.

(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)

I descended so low, as to desire some English yeoman of the old stamp might be summoned to appear; once so famous for the simplicity of their manners, diet, and dress; for justice in their dealings; for their true spirit of liberty; for their valour, and love of their country.

(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)

I described that extraordinary care always taken of their education in arts and arms, to qualify them for being counsellors both to the king and kingdom; to have a share in the legislature; to be members of the highest court of judicature, whence there can be no appeal; and to be champions always ready for the defence of their prince and country, by their valour, conduct, and fidelity.

(Gulliver's Travels into several remote nations of the world, by Jonathan Swift)