Noun : a medal for valor. From Dictionary.com.
And British valour is renowned, from Ind to Lapland's shore. From Wordnik.com. [Colin's Return to Sea] Reference
The better part of valour is discretion; in the which better part I have saved my life. '. From Wordnik.com. [On the nightstand (under the pillow, in the knapsack, etc.)] Reference
They are placed in an extraordinary position in the field, that their valour might be the more conspicuous. From Wordnik.com. [The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08] Reference
One, however, possessed of valour, that is born in a race not noted for it, is much superior to the former. From Wordnik.com. [The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 1 Books 1, 2 and 3] Reference
They from the camp also did as stoutly, and with as much of that as may in truth be called valour, let fly as fast at the town and at. From Wordnik.com. [The Holy war, made by King Shaddai upon Diabolus, for the regaining of the metropolis of the world; or, the losing and taking again of the town of Mansoul] Reference
For whether this happened by chance or because of some kind of valour, one would justly marvel at it. From Wordnik.com. [History of the Wars, Books III and IV (of 8) The Vandalic War] Reference
So he fairly retreated, without having said one word to his neighbour, finding such discretion to be the only kind of valour left to him. From Wordnik.com. [Doctor Thorne] Reference
True valour is not vauntinge. From Wordnik.com. [The Soldier] Reference
I certainly do feel a kind of valour rising as it were -- a kind of courage, as I may say. From Wordnik.com. [The Rivals A Comedy] Reference
Jeroboam made himself conspicuous by his energy (for that rather than 'valour' must be the meaning of the word), and so got promotion. From Wordnik.com. [Expositions of Holy Scripture Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and First Book of Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, and Second Kings chapters I to VII] Reference
I am a wild boar in valour. From Wordnik.com. [March 17th, 2009] Reference
A box and repeat to the crowd the funny stories about the "valour" of his father. From Wordnik.com. [The Root of Evil] Reference
My valour was my plea, a gallant mind. From Wordnik.com. [The Odyssey] Reference
Killed without valour by Paris, another Trojan prince. From Wordnik.com. [Peripheral Anthropomorphism and the Fall of Troy] Reference
It was not to be, but England's valour in defeat was magnificent. From Wordnik.com. [England rue missed chances as New Zealand win fourth World Cup running] Reference
'Tis rumoured the Proconsul promises thee a crown for thy valour. From Wordnik.com. [Saronia A Romance of Ancient Ephesus] Reference
Troth I commend his valour in evadin 'such a rabble o' hell-spawn!. From Wordnik.com. [The Maid of the Whispering Hills] Reference
For this remarkable display of valour Freyberg received the Victoria. From Wordnik.com. [Some Naval Yarns] Reference
We gave as long as we could, thinking discretion the better part of valour. From Wordnik.com. [South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899] Reference
Nor does what they utter, so much seem to be singing as the voice and exertion of valour. From Wordnik.com. [Tacitus on Germany] Reference
Broughton, a plain honest man, but little distinguished either for his knowledge or valour. From Wordnik.com. [An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia, Volume 2] Reference
He was not alone in his valour, for instances of remarkable gallantry occurred on every side. From Wordnik.com. [South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 2 (of 6) From the Commencement of the War to the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899] Reference
His valour is enough to leaven whole armies, he is an army himself worth an army of other men. From Wordnik.com. [Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters] Reference
And to Semei his son were born sons, heads of their families: for they were men of great valour. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 13: 1 Paralipomenon The Challoner Revision] Reference
In reward for their valour William granted the Isles the independence they maintain to this day. From Wordnik.com. [Norman Ten Hundred A Record of the 1st (Service) Bn. Royal Guernsey Light Infantry] Reference
Aladin, as yet young and inexperienced, drawn on by his valour, was soon surrounded and made prisoner. From Wordnik.com. [Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers] Reference
And of the sons of Ephraim twenty thousand eight hundred, men of great valour renowned in their kindreds. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 13: 1 Paralipomenon The Challoner Revision] Reference
Farewell, Norman warriors who this night in Valhalla sing of mighty deeds of valour from high with the Anses. From Wordnik.com. [Norman Ten Hundred A Record of the 1st (Service) Bn. Royal Guernsey Light Infantry] Reference
He followed us in our expeditions, and distinguished himself on every occasion by deeds of valour and humanity. From Wordnik.com. [Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers] Reference
Captain Elliott and his crew performed prodigies of valour; but at last, unfortunately, Captain Elliott received. From Wordnik.com. [The Eskdale Herd-boy A Scottish Tale for the Instruction and Amusement of Young People] Reference
After this feat of valour, he looked in the plain for a tree, the fruit of which might afford him nourishment, and. From Wordnik.com. [Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers] Reference
Victoria Cross for his valour on the 25th of April, at Gallipoli, for going to the rescue of wounded men on the beach. From Wordnik.com. [Some Naval Yarns] Reference
And especially in the nights he went upon these expeditions, and the fame of his valour was spread abroad every where. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 46: 2 Machabees The Challoner Revision] Reference
It would be a poor thing if the horrors of war did not sometimes allow us such glimpses of heroic friendship and valour. From Wordnik.com. [The Cornwall Coast] Reference
But these sports do not comprise all our life: we have frequent wars with hostile tribes, where great valour is necessary. From Wordnik.com. [Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers] Reference
And of all his reign, and his valour, and of the times that passed under him, either in Israel, or in all the kingdoms of the countries. From Wordnik.com. [The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 13: 1 Paralipomenon The Challoner Revision] Reference
Florida, he assured the people would be an easy conquest; and treasures of gold and silver were held out to them as the rewards of valour. From Wordnik.com. [An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia, Volume 1] Reference
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