valiance Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
    valiancy; gallantry; valorousness; valour; heroism; valor.
    • he showed great heroism in battle
    • he received a medal for valor

WordNet

Val"iance, Val"ian*cy noun (Also<
  • Valiance
  • Valiancy
)
Etymology
Cf. F. vaillance. See Valiant.
Definitions
  1. The quality or state of being valiant; bravery; valor. Obs. "His doughty valiance." Spenser.

Webster 1913