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noun

Valor n. (Written also valour)

Value; worth. (Obs.) "The valor of a penny."

Strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which enables a man to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery; courage; prowess; intrepidity. "For contemplation he and valor formed." "When valor preys on reason, It eats the sword it fights with." "Fear to do base, unworthy things is valor."

A brave man; a man of valor. (R.)

Synonyms: Courage; heroism; bravery; gallantry; boldness; fearlessness. See Courage, and Heroism.

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Etymology of 'Valor'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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... Cogitata Metaphysica which he had dictated to a youth (one "Caesarius") "to whom (he) did not wish to teach (his) own opinions openly." Discretion, as he had already learned and later formally stated and proved, was not inconsonant with rational valor. The only other book Spinoza published in his lifetime—the Tractatus Theologico-Politicus—bore on its title page Spinoza's initials only, and the name of a fictitious Hamburg publisher. When Spinoza heard, some time later, ...

— The Philosophy of Spinoza • Baruch de Spinoza

... is deep and ragged. Hold still," commanded Mr. Peter Forbes. "You have been a soldier, Captain Bonnet, commended for valor on the fields of Europe and holding the king's commission. Why not seek pardon and serve with the armed forces of this province? My services in the matter are ...

— Blackbeard: Buccaneer • Ralph D. Paine

... themselves and each other for having done their full share in restoring the supremacy of law over every foot of territory belonging to the United States. Let them hope for perpetual peace and harmony with that enemy, whose manhood, however mistaken the cause, drew forth such herculean deeds of valor. ...

— Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant, Complete • Ulysses S. Grant

... Biblical "Jephthah's Daughter," adapted from the Book of Judges. The hero, "a mighty man of valor," has conquered the enemies of his people. There is great rejoicing over his victory, for the tribe of Israel has been at its weakest. But now comes payment of the price of conquest. The leader of the ...

— How To Write Special Feature Articles • Willard Grosvenor Bleyer

... Europe. They were the translators of Aristotle, who reigned in the rising universities during the Middle Ages. As this war was unnecessary, Providence seemed to rebuke Charlemagne. His defeat at Roncesvalles was one of the most memorable events in his military history. Prodigies of valor were wrought by him and his gallant Paladins. The early heroic poetry of the Middle Ages has commemorated his exploits, as well as those of his nephew Roland, to whom some writers have ascribed the origin of Chivalry. But the Frankish forces were signally defeated amid the passes of ...

— Beacon Lights of History, Volume V • John Lord

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