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Meaning of 'gallantry' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Gallantry [ n.]
- Splendor of appearance; ostentatious finery.
- Bravery; intrepidity; as, the troops behaved with great gallantry.
- 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.
- Gallant persons, collectively.

Meaning of 'gallantry' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . gallantry [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
Example in sentence:
  • he received a medal for valor;
  • he showed great heroism in battle

Nearby Words:

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