Definition of VALIANCE

valiance

Plural: valiances

Noun

  • The quality of being valiant; valor or courage.
  • the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
  • The quality of being valiant; heroism, bravery or valour.

Examples

  • It took great VALIANCE to play a Z-word on a triple-letter square in Scrabble.

Origin / Etymology

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

Scrabble Score: 13

valiance: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
valiance: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
valiance: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

valiance: valid Words With Friends Word