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gal·lant·ry
/
ˈgæl
ən
tri
/
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[
gal
-
uh
n-tree
]
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noun,
plural
gal·lant·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;
<
Middle French
galanterie,
equivalent to
Old French
galant
(see
gallant
) +
-erie
-ry
Synonyms
1.
daring, valor, heroism.
2.
chivalry, courtliness.
Antonyms
1.
cowardice.
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World English Dictionary
gallantry
(ˈɡæləntrɪ)
—
n
,
pl
-ries
1.
conspicuous courage, esp in war:
the gallantry of the troops
2.
polite attentiveness to women
3.
a gallant action, speech, etc
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Word Origin & History
gallantry
1590s, "fine appearance," from Fr. galanterie, from O.Fr. galant (see
gallant
). Meaning "gallant behavior" is from 1630s.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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Example sentences
It was the moment of
gallantry
in heartbreak, grim and nonchalant banter, and
heroic dissipation.
Conscience has no more to do with
gallantry
than it has with politics.
Eric, your attempt at
gallantry
is noble, but you went a little out of your way
to get on your high horse.
The consul granted the request, with much admiration of his
gallantry
.
It was a life of pleasure and
gallantry
, which had a code and speech of its own.
To lose a fight for a good cause confers an aura of
gallantry
on the loser, and
gallantry
attracts a public.
Gallantry
was overcome by the need to sit down at a table for the interview, and my addiction to caffeine.
And that is the thing which gives it, as a picture, a plain and moving
gallantry
.
If virtue is its own reward,
gallantry
is also occasionally paid off in the same coin.
Along with their foolishness, it sees their
gallantry
.
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