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valour

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Valour refers to great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

Detailed Definition
Valour is an archaic term that signifies bravery and courage, particularly in a military context. It often evokes the ideals of heroism and noble conduct in the face of adversity. In the poem, the speaker contrasts moments of sorrow with the presence of valour, highlighting the duality of human experience.
Example
Example in poetry:
...where valour stood Resplendent, right before us;... heroic; enhanced: "Valour stood resplendent"; Tennyson charge: "Valour shines"; contemporary: "Valour redefined"; educational: "Valour repeated for emphasis in battle poetry"; "Resplendent valour."
Additional Notes
The term 'valour' is used to describe a state of courage, contrasting with sorrow, emphasizing the themes of bravery in the poem.; Found in the poem, On His Poems by Walter Savage Landor
Other Meanings of “valour”
Also Known As
courage bravery heroic spirit martial prowess
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