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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

valiance

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.36 in modern English

Syllables
valiance
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The quality of being valiant; heroism, bravery or valour.

Uncountable

Etymology

From Middle English valiaunce, from Anglo-Norman vaillaunce and Old French vaillance.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

valiances (plural) valiaunce (alternative)

Phrases

pot-valiant

Frequently Paired Words

pot-valiant valiantly valiantness valiant valor

Synonyms

heroism gallantry valor valour valorousness valiancy

Questions

What does valiance mean?
The quality of being valiant; heroism, bravery or valour.
Where does valiance come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce valiance

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