Gallantry

['gæləntrɪ] or ['ɡæləntri]

Definition

(noun.) polite attentiveness to women.

Editor: Ricky--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Splendor of appearance; ostentatious finery.

(n.) Bravery; intrepidity; as, the troops behaved with great 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.

(n.) Gallant persons, collectively.

Inputed by Agnes

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Bravery, courage, valor, intrepidity, prowess, heroism, boldness, fearlessness, chivalry, contempt of danger.[2]. Courtesy, politeness, polite attention (to ladies).

Editor: Stanton

Unserious Contents or Definition

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.

Edited by Helen

Examples

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