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val⋅or

[val-er]
–noun
boldness or determination in facing great danger, esp. in battle; heroic courage; bravery: a medal for valor.
Also, especially British, valour.


Origin:
1350–1400; ME valo(u)r < AF; MF valeur < LL valōr-, s. of valor worth, equiv. to L val(ēre) to be of worth + -or -or 1


intrepidity, spirit. See courage.


cowardice.
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val·our   (vāl'ər)   
n.   Chiefly British
Variant of valor.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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