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gallantry

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæləntri/

The English word “gallantry” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. courage.
  2. chivalrous courtliness, especially towards women.
  3. an instance of gallant behaviour or speech.

Etymology

From French galanterie, equivalent to gallant + -ry.

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