noun
gallantry
GA-luhnt-ree
noun
1
Great courage, especially in battle or under difficult circumstances.
"He was awarded a medal for gallantry under fire."
2
Old-fashioned, courteous, chivalrous behavior toward women.
"His gallantry was noted by everyone at the dinner — pulling out chairs, offering his coat."
How to Use Gallantry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBravery, or courteous chivalry — often used in military citations for the first sense.
Common pairings
medal for gallantry
act of gallantry
Word Forms
gallantries plural
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Etymology
From French galanterie, built on gallant plus the suffix -ry.