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valorous

[ val-er-uhs ]
/ ?væl ər əs /
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adjective

having valor; courageous; valiant; brave.
characterized by valor: valorous deeds.

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Origin of valorous

First recorded in 1470–80; from Medieval Latin valorōsus “valiant,” from Latin valor “worth, honor” + -ōsus adjective suffix; see origin at valor, -ous

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