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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vailȝeandise, Vailliantis, Valiantise, n. [ME and e.m.E. vaillauntise, valiantise (both Manning), valyauntise (c1400), OF va(i)llantise.] = Va(i)lȝeantnes n. — 1456 Hay I 224/26.
For suppos for grete vailliantis and honourable dede of armes a bonde man war sa worthy fundyn that he war maid knycht in armes 1456 Hay I 249/29.
As lord … of all bataillis and dedis honourable, for of him cummys victory and vailliantis a1561 Norvell Meroure 55b.
I am frome an small souldioure, Throw vailȝeandise become an conqueroure 1644 Hume Douglas 255/13, 16, 18.
He was inferior to none in valiantise, courage, and conduct of warfare; … he left behind him ane honorable memorie of his heigh prowese, and noble valiantise shewed in manie interpryses by him … atchivit … And this for the vertue and valiantise perpetual to that house