From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishvalourval‧our British English, valor American English /ˈvælə $ -ər/ noun [uncountable] literary PMBRAVEgreat courage, especially in war medals awarded for valor deeds of valour
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valour• An act of conspicuous valour, in the tradition of St George, might help both her and him.• Having seen his ally overwhelmed in this startling fashion, Count Vulgrin decided that discretion was the better part of valour.• The young pedlar cast him a wary glance and apparently decided on practicality over valour.• If you can't avoid trouble, then throw valour to the winds and run.• Now his torso rested in a cup-shaped cart adorned with valour tassels and therapeutic seals. 