gallantry Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
valiancy; valorousness; valour; heroism; valor; valiance.
- he showed great heroism in battle
- he received a medal for valor
noun courtesy towards women
politesse; chivalry.
noun polite attentiveness to women

F. galanterie.

plural Gallantries

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.
Bravery; intrepidity; as, the troops behaved with great gallantry.
Civility or polite attention to ladies; in a bed sense, attention or courtesy designed to win criminal favors from a female; freedom of principle or practice with respect to female virtue; intrigue.
Gallant persons, collectively. R.
Helenus, Antenor, and all the gallantry of Troy. Shak.
Syn. -- See Courage, and Heroism.