'Gallantry' definitions:

Definition of 'gallantry'

From: WordNet
noun
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" [syn: heroism, gallantry, valor, valour, valorousness, valiance, valiancy]
noun
Courtesy towards women [syn: chivalry, gallantry, politesse]
noun
Polite attentiveness to women

Definition of 'Gallantry'

From: GCIDE
  • Gallantry \Gal"lant*ry\, n.; pl. Gallantries. [F. galanterie.]
  • 1. Splendor of appearance; ostentatious finery. [Archaic] [1913 Webster]
  • Guess the gallantry of our church by this . . . when the desk whereon the priest read was inlaid with plates of silver. --Fuller. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Bravery; intrepidity; as, the troops behaved with great gallantry. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. Gallant persons, collectively. [R.] [1913 Webster]
  • Helenus, Antenor, and all the gallantry of Troy. --Shak.
  • Syn: See Courage, and Heroism. [1913 Webster]

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