Noun: valiance val-yunts [N. Amer], va-lee-unts [Brit]
- The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
"The soldier's valiance in the face of overwhelming odds earned him a medal of honour";
- heroism, gallantry, valor [US], valour [Brit, Cdn], valorousness, valiancy
Derived forms: valiances
Type of: bottle [Brit, informal], braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness