valiancy

[ val-yuhn-see ]

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noun

valiant nature or quality; valor; bravery; courage.

Origin of valiancy

¹

First recorded in 1565–75; vali(ant) + -ancy

Also val·iance [val-yuhns] /ˈvæl yəns/ .

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How to use valiancy in a sentence

Nor had she, nor could she do more than lean on and catch example from his prompt spiritual valiancy.
Lord Ormont and his Aminta, Complete | George Meredith
There is a close relationship between prevailing, valiancy, valency, and value.
Essays in Experimental Logic | John Dewey
They gazed on her, and were overcome by her loveliness and grace, and by the kindness and valiancy of her heart.
The Water of the Wondrous Isles | William Morris
A brief exhortation to valiancy and honour was generally added by the constable or herald.
The History of Chivalry, Volume I (of 2) | Charles Mills
But he declined all his offers; and after jousting with a knight who thought little of his valiancy, he returned to Rennes.
The History of Chivalry, Volume II (of 2) | Charles Mills

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