"valorous" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more valorous [comparative], most valorous [superlative]
Etymology: From Old French valeureux. Etymology templates: {{root|en|ine-pro|*h₂welh₁-|id=rule}}, {{uder|en|fro|valeureux}} Old French valeureux Head templates: {{en-adj}} valorous (comparative more valorous, superlative most valorous)
  1. Having or displaying valour. Categories (topical): Personality Synonyms: valiant, valourous Derived forms: valorously

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