gallant
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/ˈɡælənt/
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/ˈɡælənt/
adjective
R
Courageous, especially in a tough situation.
The firefighter made a gallant rescue of the trapped child.
R
Polite and attentive, especially towards women.
He opened the door for her, a truly gallant gesture.
noun
R
A man who is fashionable and courteous to women.
The gallant offered his seat to the elderly lady on the train.
translation
Courageous, especially in a tough situation.; Polite and attentive, especially towards women.
A man who is fashionable and courteous to women.
Word Forms
Plural
gallants