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Word: Gallantry
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 16th century (in the sense ‘splendour, ornamentation’): from French galanterie, from galant (see gallant)
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Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɡaləntri
Dialects: British English
Definition:
courageous behaviour, especially in battle
Short Definition:courageous behaviour
Examples:- a medal awarded for outstanding gallantry during the raid
Definition:
polite attention or respect given by men to women
Short Definition:polite attention given by men to women
Examples:- no young man offers to carry this burden for her: such gallantry is out of fashion
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