Synonyms for gallantry
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : gal-uhn-tree |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈgæl ən tri |
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Définition of gallantry
Origin :- 1590s, "fine appearance," from French galanterie (16c.), from Old French galant (see gallant). Meaning "gallant behavior" is from 1630s. Middle English had gallantness "merriment, gaiety, high living" (late 15c.).
- noun bravery, civility
- "But you know language is conventional, especially in gallantry," said Russell.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- He is a man of wit and gallantry—I am unpractised in the ways of the world.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- "It is enough if I've been useful," he rose in gallantry to the emergency.
- Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
- The stranger, however, picking up her cap with an air of gallantry, interposed.
- Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
- Jarrett introduced Knoedler, who had suggested this piece of gallantry.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- How I admire the gallantry of your youthful spirit, Mr. Lorry.
- Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
- I must say again that I heartily admire your gallantry and youthfulness.
- Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
- Not amongst men of business, or men of gallantry, but amongst men of literature.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- Let them boast of their Moorish gallantry and their infidel marriages—a fig for them!
- Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso
- Do they pique themselves upon their courage, their gallantry, and their adventure?
- Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
Antonyms for gallantry
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