gallant meaning

Noun: gallant  gu'lant [N. Amer], 'galunt [Brit]

1. A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
   - dandy, dude, fop, sheik, beau, swell, fashion plate, clotheshorse 
2. A man who attends or escorts a woman
   - squire

Adjective: gallant  gu'lant [N. Amer], 'galunt [Brit]

1. Unflinching in battle or action
   "a gallant warrior"; "put up a gallant resistance to the attackers" 
2. Lively and spirited
   - dashing 
3. Having or displaying great dignity or nobility
   "a gallant pageant"
   - lofty, majestic, proud 
4. Being attentive to women like an ideal knight
   - chivalrous, knightly

Derived forms: gallants

See also: brave, courageous, courteous, impressive, spirited

Type of: adult male, attendant, attender, man, tender

Encyclopedia: Gallant Gallant, Alabama

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1. he was as ever assiduous and gallant.
2. he was so courteous, so gallant.
3. he's a good man and a very gallant officer.
4. he put forward a gallant proposal.
5. that gallant house was once the home of a nobleman.