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Definitions for: Gallantry [n] polite attentiveness to women
[n] the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor"
[n] courtesy towards women
Webster (1913) Definition: Gal"lant*ry, n.; pl. Gallantries. [F. galanterie.]
1. Splendor of appearance; ostentatious finery. [Archaic]
Guess the gallantry of our church by this . . . when
the desk whereon the priest read was inlaid with
plates of silver. --Fuller.
2. Bravery; intrepidity; as, the troops behaved with great
gallantry.
3. Civility or polite attention to ladies; in a bad sense,
attention or courtesy designed to win criminal favors from
a female; freedom of principle or practice with respect to
female virtue; intrigue.
4. Gallant persons, collectively. [R.]
Helenus, Antenor, and all the gallantry of Troy.
--Shak.
Syn: See Courage, and Heroism.
Synonyms: chivalry, heroism, politesse, valiance, valiancy, valor, valorousness, valour
See Also: bravery, courage, courageousness, courtesy, courtesy, good manners
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