valiancy

val·iant

V0012400 (văl′yənt)adj. Possessing or exhibiting valor; brave: a valiant knight; a valiant effort. See Synonyms at brave.

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[Middle English, from Old French vaillant, from Latin valēns, valent-, present participle of valēre, to be strong; see wal- in Indo-European roots.]

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val′ian·cy, val′iance, val′iant·ness n.val′iant·ly adv.

valiancy

bravery or courage. Also valience.See also: Courage

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valiancy - the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor"gallantry, heroism, valiance, valor, valorousness, valourbraveness, bravery, courage, courageousness - a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

valiancy

noun1. The quality of mind enabling one to face danger or hardship resolutely:braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, fortitude, gallantry, gameness, heart, intrepidity, intrepidness, mettle, nerve, pluck, pluckiness, spirit, stoutheartedness, undauntedness, valiance, valiantness, valor.Informal: spunk, spunkiness.Slang: gut (used in plural), gutsiness, moxie.2. The quality or state of being heroic:gallantry, heroism, prowess, valiance, valor.