gallantry

UK /ˈɡæləntri/ US /ˈɡæləntri/
noun 3

Definitions

noun

1

courage.

1926, P. G. Wodehouse, 'Lord Emsworth and the Girl Friend', Penguin, Harmondsworth: 1992, p 98. 'I have the greatest respect for the young lady to whom you refer. She behaved on a certain recent occasion - on two recent occasions - with notable gallantry and resource, and I won't have her bally-ragged.'

Our men have fought with grim gallantry. The soldiers of the Republic of Korea have also been fighting fiercely.

2

chivalrous courtliness, especially towards women.

Of the three things that startle us in the feasts of nobles, there is not one here; no swords, no duels, no tables reeking blood. No faithless gallantries here bring dishonour on some intimate friend.

The Queen of Sheba has responded to Solomon's gallantry and accepted his one God . She is one who is ready to be guided . Her heart is open . The second part of the testing , the riddles , seem to be a more personal and human exchange .

3

an instance of gallant behaviour or speech.

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