noun see: virile Date: 13th century 1. conformity to a standard of right ; morality , a particular moral excellence, an order of angels, a beneficial quality or power of a thing, manly strength or courage ; valor , a commendable quality or trait ; merit , a capacity to act ; potency , chastity especially in a woman, ~less adjective
VIRTUE
Meaning of VIRTUE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012