Main Entry:

val·or

Pronunciation:

\ˈva-lər\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English valour worth, worthiness, bravery, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin valor, from Latin valēre to be of worth, be strong — more at wield

Date:

14th century

: strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery