Definition of gallantry Gallantry
/gæˈlʌntɹi/ - [gatluntree] - gal•lant•ry
We found 13 definitions of gallantry from 6 different sources.
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What does gallantry mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: gallantries |
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| gallantry - polite attentiveness to women | ||
| gallantry - 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" | ||
| heroism, valor, valour, valorousness, valiance, valiancy | ||
| braveness, courage, courageousness, bravery a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear | ||
| gallantry - courtesy towards women | ||
| chivalry, politesse | ||
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Wiktionary 
- gallantry (Noun)
courage. - gallantry (Noun)
chivalrous courtliness, especially towards women. - gallantry (Noun)
An instance of gallant behaviour or speech.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- gallantry (n.)
Splendor of appearance; ostentatious finery. - gallantry (n.)
Bravery; intrepidity; as, the troops behaved with great gallantry. - gallantry (n.)
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. - gallantry (n.)
Gallant persons, collectively.
Military DictionaryMilitary Dictionary and Gazetteer 💥
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gallantry
Bravery; courageousness; heroism; intrepidity; as, the troops attacked the fort with great gallantry.
Foolish DictionaryThe Foolish Dictionary 🤡
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gallantry
This word is now almost obsolete. It was formerly employed to express a deferential attention on the part of the man who in a crowded car gave up his seat to the ladies.
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🔤- gallantry, noun, singular of gallantries.
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