gal·lant·ry /ˈgæləntri/
勇氣,豪勇,勇敢的行為
Gal·lant·ry n.; pl. Gallantries
1. Splendor of appearance; ostentatious finery. [Archaic]
Guess the gallantry of our church by this . . . when the desk whereon the priest read was inlaid with plates of silver. --Fuller.
2. Bravery; intrepidity; as, the troops behaved with great gallantry.
3. Civility or polite attention to ladies; in a bad sense, attention or courtesy designed to win criminal favors from a female; freedom of principle or practice with respect to female virtue; intrigue.
4. Gallant persons, collectively. [R.]
Helenus, Antenor, and all the gallantry of Troy. --Shak.
Syn: -- See Courage, and Heroism.
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gallantry
n 1: the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic
courage when facing danger (especially in battle); "he
showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal
for valor" [syn: heroism, valor, valour, valorousness,
valiance, valiancy]
2: courtesy towards women [syn: chivalry, politesse]
3: polite attentiveness to women