valence

So soldierly motivation has had a different valence, more missionary than knight.

Still, the accusation of activism persists because it has too much cachet, too much historical valence to fade from view.

Valence seems to have been ready to accept Bruce's challenge, but to have been dissuaded by his Scots friends.

Before his fierce charge, the enemy gave way; and, Langtoft says, he killed Valence's charger.

It had not been taken by Valence in early August, when he 'well settled affairs beyond the Mounth, and appointed warders there.'

Valence sent a woman, disguised as a beggar, to spy out the position; but Bruce saw through the dodge, and the spy confessed.

The English gave way, and, despite his utmost efforts, Valence was driven from the field.