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valorous

[val-er-uhs]

adjective

having valor; courageous; valiant; brave.

characterized by valor: valorous deeds.

Origin:
1470–80; < Medieval Latin valorōsus valiant. See valor, -ous

Related forms

val·or·ous·ly, adverb

val·or·ous·ness, noun

non·val·or·ous, adjective

non·val·or·ous·ly, adverb

non·val·or·ous·ness, noun

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un·val·or·ous, adjective

un·val·or·ous·ly, adverb

un·val·or·ous·ness, noun

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World English Dictionary

valour or valor (ˈvælə)

—n
	courage or bravery, esp in battle

[C15: from Late Latin valor, from valēre to be strong]

valor or valor

—n

[C15: from Late Latin valor, from valēre to be strong]

'valorous or valor

—*adj*

'valorously or valor

—*adv*

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