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   gallant

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or their behaviour) brave; heroic: "she had made gallant efforts to pull herself together" Similar bravecourageousvaliantvalorousboldpluckydaringfearlessintrepidheroiclionheartedstout-hearteddoughtymettlesomegreat-spiritedhonourablenoblemanlymanfulmachodashingdaredevildeath-or-gloryundauntedunflinchingunshrinkingunafraiddauntlessindomitableinformal:gutsyspunkyballsyhave-a-gorare:venturousOpposite cowardly
   • ▪ grand or impressive: archaic "they made a gallant array as they marched off"
   • 2. (of a man) charmingly attentive and chivalrous to women: "a gallant gentleman came over and kissed my hand" Similar chivalrousgentlemanlycourtlycourteousrespectfulpoliteattentivegraciousconsideratethoughtfulobligingdated:mannerlyarchaic:gentleOpposite discourteousrude

   noun

   • 1. a man who is charmingly attentive to women: archaic "he launches himself into a gallant's career of amorous intrigue" Similar suitorwooeradmirerworshipperbeausweetheartloverlovebelovedboyfriendyoung manman friendescortliterary:swainarchaic:paramour
   • ▪ a dashing and fashionable gentleman. archaic Similar fine gentlemanman about townman of fashiondandyfopbeaucavalierswashbucklerplayboyman of the worldladies' maninformal:swelltoffladykillerarchaic:gay dogripdudebladebloodcoxcomb

   verb

   • 1. (of a man) flirt with (a woman): archaic "Mowbray was gallanting the Polish lady"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘finely dressed’): from Old French galant, from galer ‘have fun, make a show’, from gale ‘pleasure, rejoicing’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGALLANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GALLANT definition: 1. (of a man) polite and kind towards women, especially when in public: 2. showing no fear of…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of GALLANT is showy in dress or bearing : smart. How to use gallant in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Gallant.

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   The adjective gallant means "heroic or brave." In the past, gallant was used to describe a man's behavior toward a woman, especially if he saved her from something or helped her with something she was unable to do on her own. It can still be used that way, but more often it describes any kind of bravery, and it is just as correct to describe a ...

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGALLANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If someone is gallant, they behave bravely and honourably in a dangerous or difficult situation. The gallant soldiers lost their lives so that peace might reign again. American English : gallant / ˈgælənt /

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   Definition of gallant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. Smartly or boldly stylish; dashing: a gallant feathered hat; cut a gallant figure at the coronation. 2. a. Unflinching in battle or action; valiant: put up a gallant resistance to the attackers. b. Nobly or selflessly resolute: made a gallant attempt to save her friend's reputation. 3. Stately; majestic: a gallant ship. 4. a.

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › gallant_ngallant, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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   What does the word gallant mean? There are 22 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word gallant, seven of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. gallant has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishGALLANT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge ...

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   GALLANT definition: 1. brave: 2. polite and kind, especially to women 3. gallant behaviour. Learn more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryGALLANT - Definition & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

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    Definitions of 'gallant'. 1. If someone is gallant, they behave bravely and honorably in a dangerous or difficult situation. [old-fashioned] [...] 2. If a man is gallant, he is kind, polite, and considerate toward women. [old-fashioned] [...] More.

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    Smartly or boldly stylish; dashing. A gallant feathered hat; cut a gallant figure at the coronation. American Heritage. Showy and lively in dress or manner. Webster's New World. Unflinching in battle or action; valiant. Put up a gallant resistance to the attackers. American Heritage. Stately; imposing. A gallant ship. Webster's New World.