'valour' definitions:

Definition of 'valour'

noun

The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor" [syn: heroism, gallantry, valor, valour, valorousness, valiance, valiancy]

Definition of 'valour'

From: GCIDE

Valor \Val"or\, n. [OE. valour, OF. valor, valur, valour, F. valeur, LL. valor, fr. L. valere to be strong, or worth. See Valiant.] [Written also valour.] [1913 Webster]
1. Value; worth. [Obs.] "The valor of a penny." --Sir T. More. [1913 Webster]
2. Strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which enables a man to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery; courage; prowess; intrepidity. [1913 Webster]
For contemplation he and valor formed. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
When valor preys on reason, It eats the sword it fights with. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
Fear to do base, unworthy things is valor. --B. Jonson. [1913 Webster]
3. A brave man; a man of valor. [R.] --Ld. Lytton. [1913 Webster]
Syn: Courage; heroism; bravery; gallantry; boldness; fearlessness. See Courage, and Heroism. [1913 Webster]