Category:Valiant

Val"iant, a. Etym: [oe. valiant, f. vaillant, of. vaillant, valant, Originally p. pr. of of. & f. valoir to be worth, l. valere to be Strong. See wield, and cf. Avail, convalesce, equivalent, prevail, Valid.]

1. Vigorous in body; strong; powerful; as, a valiant fencer. [obs.] Walton.

2. Intrepid in danger; courageous; brave. A valiant and most expert gentleman. Shak. And saul said to david. . . be thou valiant for me, and fight the Lord's battles. 1 sam. xviii. 17.

3. Performed with valor or bravery; heroic. "thou bearest the highest Name for valiant acts." Milton. [the saints] have made such valiant confessions. J. H. Newman. -- val"iant*ly, adv. -- val"iant*ness, n.