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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishGALLANT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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 synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in other languages.

   • English (US)

     GALLANT meaning: 1. (of a man) polite and kind towards...

   • Znaczenie Gallant, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     GALLANT definicja: 1. (of a man) polite and kind towards...

   • Gallant: Indonesian Translation

     gallant translate: berani, gagah. Learn more in the...

   • Translate English to Malay

     gallant translate: gagah berani, megah. Learn more in the...

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     GALLANT translate: 礼貌的, （尤指男子在公众场合）对女子殷勤有礼的, 勇敢的,...

   • Galette

     GALETTE definition: 1. a thin, flat, round cake made from a...

   • Gallant: German Translation

     GALLANT translate: tapfer, prächtig. Learn more in the...

   • Gallant: French Translation

     gallant translate: brave, superbe. Learn more in the...

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › gallantGALLANT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Gallant can mean brave, noble, chivalrous, or attentive to women. It can also be a noun for a man who pursues women or a verb for courting or escorting them.

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

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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, usage, and origin.

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

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   1. /ˈɡælənt/ having or displaying great dignity or nobility. 2. /gəˈlænt/ a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance. IPA guide. Other forms: gallants; gallantest; gallanter. If you volunteer to remove a huge, hairy spider from your bathroom ceiling, your whole family will be grateful for your gallant actions.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of gallant – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Gallant means brave or polite and kind, especially to women. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts and see translations in other languages.

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

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   Gallant can be an adjective, noun, or verb, meaning brave, chivalrous, stylish, or to court or escort. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of gallant in different contexts and dictionaries.