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.