gallantry

Gallantry — Gal lant*ry, n.; pl. {Gallantries}. [F. galanterie.] 1. Splendor of appearance; ostentatious finery. [Archaic] [1913 Webster] Guess the gallantry of our church by this . . . when the desk whereon the priest read was inlaid with plates of silver.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

gallantry — index consideration (sympathetic regard), courtesy, prowess (bravery) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

gallantry — 1590s, fine appearance, from Fr. galanterie (16c.), from O.Fr. galant (see GALLANT (Cf. gallant)). Meaning gallant behavior is from 1630s. Middle English had gallantness merriment, gaiety, high living (late 15c.) …   Etymology dictionary

gallantry — 1 *heroism, valor, prowess Analogous words: bravery, intrepidity, valorousness, dauntlessness (see corresponding adjectives at BRAVE): *courage, mettle, spirit, resolution Antonyms: dastardliness 2 *courtesy, attention, amenity Analogous words:… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

gallantry — [n] bravery, civility address, attentiveness, audacity, boldness, courage, courageousness, courteousness, courtesy, daring, dauntlessness, deference, derring do*, duty, elegance, fearlessness, graciousness, honor, intrepidity, mettle, nerve,… …   New thesaurus

gallantry — ► NOUN (pl. gallantries) 1) courageous behaviour. 2) polite attention or respect given by men to women …   English terms dictionary

gallantry — [gal′ən trē] n. pl. gallantries [Fr galanterie < OFr galant: see GALLANT] 1. nobility of behavior or spirit; heroic courage 2. the courtly manner of a gallant 3. an act or speech characteristic of a gallant 4. amorous intrigue 5 …   English World dictionary

gallantry — [[t]gæ̱ləntri[/t]] 1) N UNCOUNT Gallantry is bravery shown by someone who is in danger, for example when they are fighting in a war. [FORMAL] For his gallantry he was awarded a Victoria Cross. Syn: bravery 2) N UNCOUNT Gallantry is kind, polite,… …   English dictionary

gallantry — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ outstanding ▪ conspicuous VERB + GALLANTRY ▪ demonstrate, show ▪ a soldier who had demonstrated outstanding gallantry …   Collocations dictionary

gallantry — Synonyms and related words: Dutch courage, address, addresses, amenity, amorous pursuit, attention, backbone, boldness, braveness, bravery, chivalrousness, chivalry, conspicuous gallantry, courage, courageousness, court, courtesy, courting,… …   Moby Thesaurus

gallantry — noun 1) he received medals for gallantry Syn: bravery, courage, courageousness, valor, pluck, pluckiness, nerve, daring, boldness, fearlessness, dauntlessness, intrepidity, heroism, mettle, grit, stoutheartedness; informal guts …   Thesaurus of popular words