Definitions for valorˈvæl ər

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

val•orˈvæl ər(n.)

  1. boldness or determination in facing danger.

Origin of valor:

1350–1400; ME valo(u)r < AF < LL valor worth = L val(ēre) to be of worth +-or -or1

val′or•ous(adj.)

Princeton's WordNet

  1. heroism, gallantry, valor, valour, valorousness, valiance, valiancy(noun)

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

    "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor"

Wiktionary

  1. valor(Noun)

    Value; worth.

  2. valor(Noun)

    Strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which enables a person to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery; courage; prowess; intrepidity.

  3. Origin: and valor, valur, valour, from valor. Compare Spanish valor and valer.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Valor(noun)

    value; worth

  2. Valor(noun)

    strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which enables a man to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery; courage; prowess; intrepidity

  3. Valor(noun)

    a brave man; a man of valor


Translations for valor

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

denomination(noun)

a value (of a stamp, coin etc)

banknotes of all denominations.

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