/val"euhr/ , n.
boldness or determination in facing great danger, esp. in battle; heroic courage; bravery: a medal for valor.
Also, esp. Brit., valour .
[ 1350-1400; ME valo ( u ) r valeur valor-, s. of valor worth, equiv. to L val ( ere ) to be of worth + -or -OR 1 ]
Syn . intrepidity, spirit. See courage .
Ant . cowardice.