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Entry 3 senses Webster, 1913

Valiant

/văl'-yənt/ · Val·iant · IPA /ˈvæliənt/
01 a. Vigorous in body; strong; powerful; as, a valiant fencer.
  1. 1.
    Vigorous in body; strong; powerful; as, a valiant fencer.[Obs.]
  2. 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. 3.
    Performed with valor or bravery; heroic.
    “[The saints] have made such valiant confessions.” J. H. Newman.