Where does “valiant” come from?
Valiant comes from Anglo-Norman vaylant, from Middle English vailaunt, with the original meaning lost to historical record.
valiant (English): Possessing or showing courage or determination;...
Definitions
- Possessing or showing courage or determination;...
Ancestry of “valiant”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | vailaunt | having or showing courage or valour, valiant;... |
| 2 | Anglo-Norman | vaylant | — |
Words derived from “valiant”