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

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

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   1. brave and high-spirited; courageous and honourable; dashing. a gallant warrior. 2. (ɡəˈlænt , ˈɡælənt ) (of a man) attentive to women; chivalrous. 3. imposing; dignified; stately.

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

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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.vocabulary.com › dictionary › gallantGallant - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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”.

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. www.yourdictionary.com › gallantGallant Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   adjective. 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.

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

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    giving polite attention to women. ‘I left her standing in the rain.’ ‘That wasn’t very gallant of you.’. Definition of gallant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.