Hypertext Webster Gateway: "valiance"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Valiance \Val"iance\, Valiancy \Val"ian*cy\, n. [Cf. F.
vaillance. See {Valiant}.]
The quality or state of being valiant; bravery; valor. [Obs.]
``His doughty valiance.'' --Spenser.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
valiance
n : 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" [syn: {heroism}, {gallantry}, {valor}, {valour}, {valorousness},
{valiancy}]
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