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   gal·lant

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or their behavior) brave; heroic: "she had made gallant efforts to pull herself together" Similar bravecourageousvaliantvalorousboldpluckydaringfearlessintrepidheroiclionheartedstouthearteddoughtymettlesomegreat-spiritedhonorablenoblemanlymanfulmachodashingdaredevildeath-or-gloryundauntedunflinchingunshrinkingunafraiddauntlessindomitableinformal:gutsyspunkyballsyhave-a-gorare:venturousOpposite cowardly
   • ▪ grand; fine: archaic "they made a gallant array as they marched off"
   • 2. (of a man or his behavior) giving special attention and respect to women; chivalrous: "a gallant gentleman came over and kissed my hand" Similar chivalrousgentlemanlycourtlycourteousrespectfulpoliteattentivegraciousconsideratethoughtfulobligingdated:mannerlyarchaic:gentleOpposite discourteousrude

   noun

   • 1. a man who pays special attention to women: archaic "he launches himself into a gallant's career of amorous intrigue" Similar suitorwooeradmirerworshipperbeausweetheartloverlovebelovedboyfriendyoung manman friendescortliterary:swainarchaic:paramour
   • ▪ a dashing man of fashion; a fine 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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gallantGallant Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

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

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   Gallant means polite and kind towards women, or showing no fear of dangerous or difficult things. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see examples and translations in other languages.

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   Gallant definition: brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous. See examples of GALLANT used in a sentence.

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   possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching. adjective. lively and spirited. synonyms: dashing. spirited. displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness. adjective. being attentive to women like an ideal knight. synonyms: chivalrous, knightly. courteous.

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

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   Gallant means brave, honourable, or polite, especially towards women. It can also describe a showy or stylish man or a lover. Learn more about its pronunciation, origin, and usage with Collins English Dictionary.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › gallantGallant - definition of gallant by The Free Dictionary

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   Gallant can be an adjective, noun, or verb, meaning brave, chivalrous, stylish, or to court or escort. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of gallant in different contexts and dictionaries.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word gallant as an adjective, noun, and verb. Find synonyms, antonyms, examples, and origin of gallant.