Văl′iant, a.
(văl′yant), a. [Fr. vaillant, O. Fr. vaillant, valant, Pr. valen, Sp. valiente, Pg. & It. valente, Lat. valens, p. pr. of valere, to be strong.]
Sense 1. Vigorous in body; strong; powerful; as, a valiant fencer. [Obs.] Walton.
Sense 2. Intrepid in danger; heroic; courageous; brave. “A valiant and most expert gentleman.” Shak.
Be thou valiant for me, and fight the Lord’s battles. I Sam. xviii. 17.
Sense 3. Performed with valor; bravely conducted; heroic; as, a valiant action or achievement.
Thou bearest The highest name for valiant acts. Milton.