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[ noun ] the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
Synonyms valor heroism valorousness valourousness valiance valiancy valour Examples "he showed great heroism in battle" "he received a medal for valor" Used in print (Robert Penn Warren, Wilderness....)Adam stared at the door and remembered that Simms_Purdew had been awarded the Medal_of_Honor for gallantry at Antietam . Related terms |
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[ noun ] polite attentiveness to women
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