VALIANT

a.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)

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

2.
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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.
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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.

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