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VALIANCY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does valiancy mean? 

VALIANCY (noun)
  The noun VALIANCY has 1 sense:

1. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)play

  Familiarity information: VALIANCY used as a noun is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


VALIANCY (noun)


Sense 1

Meaning:

The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

Classified under:

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects

Synonyms:

gallantry; heroism; valiance; valiancy; valor; valorousness; valour

Context example:

he received a medal for valor

Hypernyms ("valiancy" is a kind of...):

braveness; bravery; courage; courageousness (a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear)

Derivation:

valiant (having or showing valor)


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