Courage.
ETYM Cf. French braverie.
1. The quality of being brave; fearless; intrepidity.
2. The act of braving; defiance; bravado.
3. Splendor; magnificence; showy appearance; ostentation; fine dress.
ETYM Italian, (properly) bravery, spirit, from bravo. Related to Brave.
A show of bravery, often exaggerated.
ETYM Old Eng. valour, Old Fren. valor, valur, valour, French valeur, Late Lat. valor, from Latin valere to be strong, or worth. Related to Valiant.
(Alternate spelling: valour).
1. Strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which enables a man to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery; courage; prowess; intrepidity.
2. Value; worth.