— valiantly , adv. — valiantness , n.
/val"yeuhnt/ , adj.
1. boldly courageous; brave; stout-hearted: a valiant soldier.
2. marked by or showing bravery or valor; heroic: to make a valiant effort.
3. worthy; excellent.
[ 1275-1325; ME valia ( u ) nt vaillant, prp. of valoir to be of worth valere; see -ANT ]
Syn. 1. valorous, dauntless. See brave .