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gallantry
noun gal·lant·ry \ˈga-lən-trē\
: very brave behavior
: polite attention shown by a man to a woman
plural gal·lant·ries
Full Definition of GALLANTRY
1
archaic : gallant appearance
2
a : an act of marked courtesy b : courteous attention to a lady c : amorous attention or pursuit
3
: spirited and conspicuous bravery
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First Known Use of GALLANTRY
1613
Related to GALLANTRY
- Synonyms
- bottle [British slang], bravery, courageousness, daring, daringness, dauntlessness, doughtiness, fearlessness, courage, greatheartedness, guts, gutsiness, hardihood, heart, heroism, intestinal fortitude, intrepidity, intrepidness, moxie, nerve, pecker [chiefly British], prowess, stoutness, valor, virtue
- Antonyms
- cowardice, cowardliness, cravenness, dastardliness, poltroonery, spinelessness
GALLANTRY Defined for Kids
gallantry
noun gal·lant·ry \ˈga-lən-trē\
Definition of GALLANTRY for Kids
1
: courageous behavior : bravery <He showed gallantry in battle.>
2
: polite attention shown to women
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