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valiance |
2 definitions found 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 1.6 [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}, {valourousness}, {valiancy}]
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