valour
noun
[ ˈvalə ]
• great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
• "the medals are awarded for acts of valour"
Similar:
bravery,
courage,
fearlessness,
courageousness,
braveness,
intrepidity,
intrepidness,
pluck,
pluckiness,
nerve,
backbone,
spine,
heroism,
stout-heartedness,
manliness,
manfulness,
audacity,
boldness,
gallantry,
daring,
spirit,
fortitude,
mettle,
dauntlessness,
doughtiness,
hardihood,
guts,
spunk,
bottle,
ballsiness,
cojones,
sand,
moxie,
balls,
Origin:
Middle English (denoting worth derived from personal qualities or rank): via Old French from late Latin valor, from valere ‘be strong’.
