Văl'or, n.
n. [O. Fr. valor, valur, valour, N. Fr. valeur, It. valore, Pr., Sp., Pg., & L. Lat. valor, from Lat. valere, to be strong, or worth.] [Also valour.]
Sense 1. Value. [Obs. and rare.]
Sense 2. Strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which enables a man to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery; warlike courage; intrepidity; bravery. “For contemplation he and valor formed.” Milton.
When valor preys on reason, It eats the sword it fights with. Shak.
Synonyms—Courage; heroism; bravery; intrepidity; prowess; gallantry; boldness; fearlessness. See COURAGE AND HEROISM.