gallant (n.)

  1. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

    [ Syn: dandy , dude , fop , sheik , beau , swell , fashion plate , clotheshorse ]

  2. a man who attends or escorts a woman

    [ Syn: squire ]

    gallant (adj.)

  1. unflinching in battle or action; a gallant warrior; put up a gallant resistance to the attackers'

  2. lively and spirited; a dashing hero

    [ Syn: dashing ]

  3. having or displaying great dignity or nobility; a gallant pageant; lofty ships; majestic cities; proud alpine peaks

    [ Syn: lofty , majestic , proud ]

  4. being attentive to women like an ideal knight

    [ Syn: chivalrous , knightly ]

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