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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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   What does it mean to be a gallant?

   • An animal or thing of grey colour, such as a horse, badger, or salmon. To court a woman. To play the gallant. (obsolete) To handle with grace or in a modish manner. To gallant a fan.

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   What is the difference between gallant and chivalrous?

   • courteous implies more actively considerate or dignified politeness. gallant and chivalrous imply courteous attentiveness especially to women. gallant suggests spirited and dashing behavior and ornate expressions of courtesy. chivalrous suggests high-minded and self-sacrificing behavior. Adjective The defenders of the fort made a gallant stand.

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   • 1. brave and high-spirited; courageous and honourable; dashing: a gallant warrior. 3. imposing; dignified; stately: a gallant ship. 1. brave, spirited, or noble-minded: a gallant knight; a gallant attempt. 2. attentive to women; chivalrous. 3. stately; grand: a gallant ship. 4. showy, colorful, or stylish, as in dress.

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   • GALLANT aims to transform land use along the River Clyde by identifying sites for urban corridor parks for flood water storage, while also improving areas along the Clyde for wildlife and people. To halt biodiversity loss by restoring and connecting currently isolated habitat patches.

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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: 1 adj having or displaying great dignity or nobility “a gallant pageant” Synonyms: lofty , majestic , proud impressive making a strong or vivid impression adj unflinching in battle or action “a gallant warrior” “put up a gallant resistance to the attackers” Synonyms: brave , courageous possessing or displaying courage; able to face ...

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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.

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