VALIANT, adjective val'yant. [Latin valeo, to be strong.] 1. Primarily, strong; vigorous in body; as a valiant fencer. 2. Brave; courageous; intrepid in danger; heroic; as a valiant soldier. Be thou valiant for me, and fight the Lord's battles. 1 Samuel 18:17. 3. Performed with valor; bravely conducted; heroic; as a valiant action or achievement; a valiant combat.
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