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gallantry

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gal⋅lant⋅ry

  [gal-uhn-tree]
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–noun, plural -ries.
1. dashing courage; heroic bravery; noble-minded behavior.
2. gallant or courtly attention to women.
3. a gallant act, action, or speech.
Origin:
1600–10; < MF galanterie, equiv. to OF galant (see gallant ) + -erie -ry

Synonyms:
1. daring, valor, heroism. 2. chivalry, courtliness.

Antonyms:
1. cowardice.
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gal·lant·ry   (gāl'ən-trē)   
n.   pl. gal·lant·ries

  1. Nobility of spirit or action; courage.

  2. Chivalrous attention toward women; courtliness: "the air of faintly mocking gallantry with which he habitually treated mother" (Louis Auchincloss).

  3. The act or an instance of gallant speech or behavior.

  4. Archaic A bold or stylish appearance.

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