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”Synonyms: heroismgallantryvalorvalourvalorousnessvaliancy
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
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. [1913 Webster]