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gallantly

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Main Entry:
2gal·lant 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈga-lənt (usually in sense 2); gə-ˈlant, gə-ˈlänt (usually in sense 3)\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle English galaunt, from Middle French galant, from present participle of galer to have a good time, from Old French, from gale pleasure, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English wela weal — more at weal
Date:
15th century
1: showy in dress or bearing : smart2 a: splendid, stately <a gallant ship> b: spirited, brave <gallant efforts against the enemy> c: nobly chivalrous and often self-sacrificing3: courteously and elaborately attentive especially to ladies
synonyms see civil
gal·lant·ly adverb


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