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

4. 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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   having or displaying great dignity or nobility. “a gallant pageant”. synonyms: lofty, majestic, proud. impressive. making a strong or vivid impression. adjective. unflinching in battle or action. “a gallant warrior”. “put up a gallant resistance to the attackers”.

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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.

7. 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. [ old-fashioned ] The gallant soldiers lost their lives so that peace might reign again.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishgallant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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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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   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. Similar definitions. Nobly or selflessly resolute. Made a gallant attempt to save his friend's reputation.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryGALLANT | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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

11. 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.