Lexic.us

Definition of Gallantry

1. Noun. The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle). "He received a medal for valor"

2. Noun. Courtesy towards women.

3. Noun. Polite attentiveness to women.

Definition of Gallantry

1. n. Splendor of appearance; ostentatious finery.

Definition of Gallantry

1. [n -TRIES]

Medical Definition of Gallantry

1. Origin: F. Galanterie. 1. Splendor of appearance; ostentatious finery. "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 bed 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. "Helenus, Antenor, and all the gallantry of Troy." (Shak) Synonym: See Courage, and Heroism. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gallantry

gallabea gallabeas gallabia gallabias gallamine gallamines gallamine triethiodide gallant gallant gallanted

gallanter gallanting gallantly gallantries gallantry (current term) gallantry (current term) gallants Gallant Fox gallate gallate

gallates gallature Gallaudet Gallavardin Gallavardin's phenomenon gallberry gallbladder gallbladder gallbladders gallbladder carcinoma

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