English Explanatory Dictionary

gallantry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. courage.
  2. chivalrous courtliness, especially towards women.
  3. an instance of gallant behaviour or speech.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡæləntri/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gallantry.wav

Word forms

gallantry gallantries

Etymology

From French galanterie, equivalent to gallant + -ry.

Synonyms

gallanthood gallantness

Derived words

gallantry show ingallantry ungallantry
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